What is percentile?
A percentile tells you what share of recent test-takers scored below you. A 90th percentile score beat about 90 percent of the field. Percentiles describe the applicant pool, not your ability in isolation.
Example: A 170 sits around the 94th percentile of recent testing years.
Example
A 170 sits around the 94th percentile of recent testing years.
Try it with real numbers: the score calculator, set to a 170.
Related glossary entry: What is percentile rank?.
Last updated October 24, 2026