Comparing new SAT scores to old SAT scores

Hey everyone, I've been doing some research on the new SAT and the old SAT, but I'm kind of confused. How do colleges compare the new SAT scores with the old ones? Is there a conversion chart that they use?

Hey there! When the SAT was redesigned in 2016, the format and scoring changed, so it's natural to wonder how colleges compare new SAT scores with old ones. Although most colleges have adapted their admissions process and benchmarks to the new SAT by now, some may still consider older scores for certain situations.

Yes, there is a concordance table provided by the College Board that can help you convert old SAT scores to new SAT scores, and vice versa. Colleges may use this concordance table if they need to compare scores from the two formats. The table includes the equivalence between the old SAT scores (out of 2400) and the new SAT scores (out of 1600), along with section-wise conversions.

While you can find the concordance table online, it's important to remember that colleges might not strictly rely on these conversions. They consider various factors in the admissions process, and test scores are just one aspect of your application. Depending on the college and the applicant pool, they may put more or less weight on test scores.

In any case, if you have taken the old SAT and are concerned about whether your scores will be accurately represented, I recommend reaching out to the admissions office of the colleges you are interested in. They can provide clarification on how they handle old SAT scores and if they use the concordance table. Good luck!