Hey all, does anyone know how many perfect ACT scores there are compared to perfect SAT scores? I'm just curious about how frequently students achieve these top scores.
While it's difficult to provide exact numbers for each testing cycle, we can look at general data to give you an idea of how many students achieve perfect scores on the SAT and ACT.
For the ACT, in a typical year, around 0.1% to 0.2% of test-takers achieve a perfect composite score of 36. With approximately 2 million students taking the ACT each year (although this number can vary), it can be estimated that around 2,000 to 4,000 students get a perfect score.
In contrast, for the SAT, fewer students typically achieve a perfect score of 1600. Historical data suggests that roughly 0.03% to 0.05% of test-takers get a perfect SAT score. Considering around 2.2 million students take the SAT each year (again, this number can fluctuate), this means that approximately 660 to 1,100 students achieve a perfect score.
Keep in mind that these numbers are approximate and can vary based on the testing cohort and other factors. But generally, perfect SAT scores are less common than perfect ACT scores.
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