Hey, so I took the SAT and got a 1040, but some colleges I'm looking at only accept ACT scores. How can I convert my SAT score to an equivalent ACT score?
To convert your 1040 SAT score to an equivalent ACT score, you can use the official concordance tables provided by the College Board and ACT (https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-SAT-Concordance-Tables.pdf). Based on these tables, a 1040 SAT score roughly converts to an ACT composite score of 20.
Keep in mind that this is just an approximation, and individual sections of the SAT and ACT may not translate directly. The best way to get an accurate ACT score is to take an official ACT practice test or the actual ACT exam. This will also give you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the different format and timing of the ACT, as it's not exactly the same as the SAT.
Good luck with your college applications, and I hope this helps you understand the score conversion!
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