Is my ACT score better than SAT?

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I just got back my September ACT scores. I received a 30, and this was my first time taking it.

Last year, I took the SAT for a total of 3 times, and my superscore is a 2000 (800 M, 570 CR, 630 W)

I know a 30 on the ACT and a 2000 are essentially equivalent, but is my ACT better since it covers up the fact that I am not as strong in reading or should I submit the SAT because of the 800 in math? I would have to submit all 3 of my SAT tests to get to that 2000 superscore.

For what it’s worth, I want to apply ED to Wake Forest.

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What are the subscores? I am applying to Wake RD with a 31 for CS

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@cappex 26 E, 33 M, 28 R, 33 S. I believe they cannot see the subscores though for the ACT unless you decide to superscore it, I could be wrong though. I’m also interested in CS at Wake, that’s why I’m hoping my high math scores will help.

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@jetslife08 Schools will see the sub scores on the ACT Report.

Here is a link to what the College report looks like: http://www.act.org/aap/infosys/report/

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@HereToHelpYou Sorry if this is a dumb question…my son has not taken the ACT yet. But where and when does the report get all of the extra self-reported data and interest inventory info? Do the students fill that out before they begin the test or maybe when they register? That is a pretty comprehensive report…

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@uwalummom, they fill the information out when the register for it. My D skipped a lot of it I believe.

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Thank you @suzy100 I couldn’t imagine how stressful that would be to fill out an interest inventory right before the test starts!

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As stated above, yes that information is recorded at the time of regisistration.

It can also be updated at any time.