Hey, I've taken the ACT but I'm wondering how my score would translate if it were the SAT. Anyone here familiar with the conversion process and could explain it?
Sure, happy to help with that! The conversion process between the ACT and SAT isn't an exact science, but as a general guideline, the College Board and ACT have released a concordance table showing the equivalent ACT and SAT scores. This table gives you a wide range, and it works in both directions. For instance, an ACT composite score of 30 might be in the range of 1330–1360 on the SAT.
So here are some further examples:
- If you have an ACT score of 21, it’s comparable to an SAT score of about 1060.
- If you scored 24 on the ACT, that's about an SAT score of 1160.
- An ACT score of 30 translates roughly to an SAT score of around 1340-1360.
- Similarly, a 33 on the ACT is approximately equivalent to a 1440-1470 on the SAT.
These are general approximations, and individual colleges might interpret ACT/SAT equivalents differently. If you're shooting for a specific SAT score, I advise focusing on the specific content and strategies related to the test you're taking rather than fixating on a conversion. Both tests are accepted at almost all universities in the U.S., so it's often better to focus on the test format you personally feel more comfortable with.
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