<p>“These studies indicate the SAT is primarily a test of g… .72 (correlation)” (2004)
[Scholastic</a> Assessment or g?](<a href=“http://pss.sagepub.com/content/15/6/373]Scholastic”>http://pss.sagepub.com/content/15/6/373)</p>
<p>Of course, the test has changed since 2004 but I doubt it has changed that much. I think there is definitely a strong correlation between whatever is tested by iq tests and what the SAT measures. But the test only works as a comparative measure of general intelligence against other peers. For example, the dude in Africa who has been farming since he could walk isn’t going to test well on the SAT, regardless of his intelligence. So I think that if you grew up with a least a moderate amount of consistent schooling (through, say, 9th grade) and you have spoken English all of your life, then the SAT will roughly test your intelligence.</p>
<p>As far as a 2100 I am sure that there are people who have gotten 2100’s and have been brilliant, but I think it is less likely that people who have a 700 average will be brilliant when compared to the people who have an 800 or close to 800 average.</p>