<p>I have heard from somewhat reliable sources that there are geographical locations throughout the US where colleges expect the ACT to be taken versus the SAT. Like, for example, the Midwest is more likely to have students taking the ACT versus the Northeast. So, for someone applying to Vanderbilt from the Northeast, would an ACT score look like a cop-out to taking the SAT or are they looked at exactly the same.
I'm just saying there are times when I feel like a 1400 on the SAT is more impressive than a 31 on the ACT even though they are supposedly equal.
Can anyone validate my thoughts?</p>
<p>if you are a junior, why don't you take both tests at least twice to see if you can knock one up a notch? If you are a senior with either score..focus on your essays at this point. You can also "walk in" to SAT and ACT registrations late this month. if you scores are identical..I would send both..just in the spirit of openness...and make your essays shine.</p>
<p>Well I am a senior and its not a matter of what I should do so much. I took only the SAT and got a 1400 which I am pretty happy with. I applied to Vandy ED along with 4 others, who all I think focused primarily on their ACT and ended up with pretty much all 31s which supposedly is the equivalent of my 1400. What I'm pretty much asking is if my 1400 on the SAT holds a little more weight than a 31 on the ACT because of not only the area I live in, but the ACT is known to be overall a little easier than the SAT.</p>
<p>it doesn't matter where you are from, the tests hold no different weight. If 31 is indeed the equivalent of a 1400, they are both viewed the same. hence the word equivalent. while some people may view one test easier than the other, colleges know how to size up the two tests to each other.</p>