I've taken both the ACT and SAT, and I'm trying to understand which score is more competitive. Is there a reliable conversion scale for ACT-SAT scores out there? Appreciate any guidance you can give me.
There is a reliable conversion scale that you can use to compare your SAT and ACT scores. It's called a concordance table and it was developed jointly by the creators of both the ACT and the SAT, so you can trust its reliability.
In its simplest terms, the table essentially translates your score from one test to its comparative score on the other test. For instance, an ACT score of 30 translates to an SAT score range of 1360-1390. Similarly, an SAT score of 1500 corresponds to an ACT score range of 33-34.
Please note that this is a rough conversion and the real interpretation of your scores may vary depending on how each college views SAT and ACT scores.
Moreover, when you decide which score to submit, consider the individual section scores as well. If you scored very high in one section and comparatively low in another on one test but your performance is more balanced on the other test, it might be beneficial to submit the latter.
Hope this helps! You're doing a great job by being proactive about understanding your testing performance. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions.
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