Hey guys, I’ve recently received my ACT score and I was wondering if there's an official ACT to SAT score conversion chart? I'm just curious how my score compares between the two tests.
Sure, there is indeed a concordance table provided by the College Board and the ACT organization, which is used to make comparisons between the two tests. According to the table, for instance, an ACT score of 30 corresponds approximately to an SAT score of 1360, while an ACT of 26 might translate to an SAT of 1230.
However, bear in mind that each test has a unique structure and focuses on slightly different areas, the ACT tends to be more straightforward but fast-paced, while the SAT offers more time but could feature trickier questions.
It's important to remember that colleges that accept both scores usually take the higher of the two (after conversion) according to their official scales, so it's beneficial to focus on the test that suits your strengths more.
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