ACT vs. SAT Which Test Should be Taken?
Both the SAT and the ACT are examinations used in the college admissions process for the purpose of rating a student’s abilities and likelihood for success in college. For many students, testing is not the best way to measure a student’s ability. Although there are more schools moving away from this admissions requirement (see www.fairtest.org for a list), they are still a minority.
The ACT is a test based on a high school curriculum. The best way to prepare for the test is by taking a challenging course load in high school. Tutoring can helpful for many students, but not everyone improves their scores through tutoring.
The SAT is designed to measure aptitude in order to predict success in college. Recent research is finding that a student’s GPA is a better predictor of success in college than the SAT, and this is probably true for the ACT as well. Tutoring is typically helpful for the SAT as there are various strategies (e.g., whether to guess or not) that can be implemented to improve scores.
The ACT and SAT test different areas of knowledge and ask different types of questions. Each can be more challenging than the other is certain areas. If a student is strong in math and has difficulty attending to details, the ACT is the test to take. If a student has a strong vocabulary and is challenged by reading graphs and charts, the SAT should be taken. Generally, students at Eagle Hill haveperformed better on the ACT than they have on the SAT.
If you are uncertain which test to take, it is recommended that students take both the PLAN (pre-ACT) and PSAT (pre-SAT) during the sophomore year in order to see which examination the student prefers. Students are also welcome to take both the ACT and SAT if they are so inclined. Accommodations: Prior approval for accommodations are required for the PSAT, SAT, and the ACT and are determined and granted by each testing agency. An evaluation (disability documentation) similar to the one used for admission to Eagle Hill is required for approval. Check each agency’s websites for documentation requirements. ACT requires that testing be completed within three years of the date of application for accommodations while SAT will allow for testing that is five years old.
SAT/ACT Conversion of Scores
SAT to ACT |
ACT to SAT |
||
SAT Verbal + Math Score |
ACT Composite Score |
ACT Composite Score |
SAT Verbal + Math Score |
36 | 1600 | ||
1570-1600 |
35 | 35 |
1580 |
1510-1560 |
34 | 34 | 1530 |
1450-1500 | 33 | 33 |
1460 |
1390-1440 |
32 | 32 | 1410 |
1350-1380 | 31 | 31 |
1360 |
1310-1340 |
30 | 30 | 1320 |
1270-1300 | 29 | 29 |
1280 |
1230-1260 |
28 | 28 | 1240 |
1200-1220 | 27 | 27 |
1210 |
1160-1190 |
26 | 26 | 1170 |
1120-1150 | 25 | 25 |
1140 |
1090-1110 |
24 | 24 | 1100 |
1050-1080 | 23 | 23 |
1060 |
1010-1040 |
22 | 22 | 1030 |
970-1000 | 21 | 21 |
990 |
930-960 |
20 | 20 | 950 |
890-920 | 19 | 19 |
910 |
840-880 |
18 | 18 | 860 |
800-830 | 17 | 17 |
820 |
750-790 |
16 | 16 | 770 |
700-740 | 15 | 15 |
720 |
630-690 |
14 | 14 | 670 |
570-620 | 13 | 13 |
600 |
510-560 |
12 | 12 | 540 |
450-500 | 11 | 11 |
480 |
410-440 |
10 | 10 |
430 |
400 | 1-9 | 1-9 |
400 |
Adapted from The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or A.D.D. © 2005
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