SAT new to old score conversion

I've heard that the new and old SAT scores had a different scale. How can I convert my new SAT score to the old one? And do colleges really care about that since the old SAT was replaced?

You're correct that the new and old SAT scores had different scales. The new SAT has a maximum score of 1600, while the old SAT had a maximum score of 2400. To convert your new SAT score to the old one, you can use a concordance table provided by the College Board, which will help you understand the equivalent scores between the two tests. Keep in mind, however, that the conversion may not be a perfect representation of your performance on the old SAT, as the sections and content of the tests were quite different.

As for whether colleges care about the old SAT scores, most colleges have already transitioned to the new SAT, so they're more likely to be interested in your new SAT scores and not the old ones. The old SAT was replaced in 2016, and since then, more emphasis has been put on the new SAT scores in the admissions process. If you took the new SAT, there's really no need to convert your scores to the old scale for college applications.

However, if you're comparing your new SAT score to historical or legacy data (like average scores of accepted students prior to 2016), you can use the conversion to get a rough idea of where you stand. Just remember that the conversion serves as an approximation and should not be taken as an exact translation of your performance. Your new SAT score carries much more weight in the current college admissions process.