Hey pals. So I've just gotten my SAT scores, but I'm trying to figure out what it equates to in ACT terms. Is there a reliable way to convert SAT to ACT scores?
Yes, there is a way to convert SAT scores to their ACT counterparts. Most of the time, the College Board and ACT Inc. provide a concordance table that you can use to see an equivalent score on the other test. This table is quite handy and is based on the statistical analyses of the scores of tons of students who take both the SAT and ACT.
If you have a score in mind on one exam and want to know what it corresponds to on the other, you can just look up your score on the table. For example, if you scored a 1400 on your SAT, the concordance tables suggest that it roughly equates to a 30 on the ACT. Remember, these conversions are not perfect and should be used more as a broad guideline rather than an exact conversion.
As always, please also be mindful that each college has its own interpretation of scores. While these tables are a good starting point, the way in which individual universities view and interpret these scores may differ.
In addition, I'd also advice looking into the score requirements of the specific colleges you are interested in applying to, to check whether your score places you in a competitive range for their admissions.
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