The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside the high school GPA, the subjects’ student took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. The importance of SAT scores in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the SAT the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to the students.