I've taken both the ACT and SAT but I'm not sure which one is a better reflection of my abilities. Does anyone happen to know of a reliable ACT to SAT conversion chart, so I can compare my scores more easily?
You can use the official concordance table provided by the College Board and ACT to compare your ACT and SAT scores. Here's a brief summary of some key scores to give you an idea:
ACT | SAT
--- | ---
36 | 1600
35 | 1570-1590
34 | 1530-1560
33 | 1490-1520
32 | 1450-1480
31 | 1420-1440
30 | 1390-1410
29 | 1350-1380
28 | 1310-1340
27 | 1280-1300
26 | 1240-1270
25 | 1210-1230
24 | 1170-1200
23 | 1130-1160
22 | 1100-1120
21 | 1060-1090
Keep in mind that while this table provides an accurate representation in most cases, individual colleges and universities may use their own conversion methods. In your application, you should send the score that you believe reflects your abilities the most accurately or is closer to the average admitted score of the school(s) you're aiming for.
As you compare your scores, also consider the test format and which one you felt more comfortable with, as you may want to retake one of the tests to potentially improve your score. Good luck!
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