ACT to SAT Converter Help?

Howdy folks! I have scores for both the ACT and SAT, and I'm wondering which is better. Is there a reliable ACT to SAT converter? I Googled it but I'm getting different results from different sources. Can anyone guide me on this?

Hello! It's great that you have taken both the SAT and ACT, as it gives you more flexibility in determining which test might highlight your strengths more effectively. ACT and SAT scores are not directly interchangeable because they are based on different scales and test different skills to some extent. However, there exist several concordance tables that can help you in getting an approximate comparison. I'd like to clarify that these concordance tables are just estimations and individual colleges might interpret your scores a bit differently.

Let's look at an example. If you have an ACT score of 31, according to the College Board's concordance table, that would be approximately equivalent to an SAT score in the range of 1360-1390.

Keep in mind that college admissions don’t solely depend on standardized test scores, there are multiple factors that come into play such as GPA, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, your admission essay and so on.

What's important is to decide which score to submit based on how well it aligns with the average scores of admitted students at the colleges you’re considering. Colleges typically post their average ACT and SAT score ranges, so you can see where your scores fall within those ranges.

Remember that if the universities you're applying to are test-optional, you can choose to submit the scores of the test where you perform better. So if your converted SAT score falls into a higher percentile than your ACT score (or vice versa), you might want to submit that score. However, don’t forget to evaluate the policies and preferences of each individual institution you're applying to before you decide which scores to submit (if you decide to at all). Good luck with your applications!