Is the ACT respected? Do colleges really see the scores as equivalent SAT?

<p>Do they really see a 35 and see a 2340? Do they see a 30 and see a 1980 etc?</p>

<p>Do they respect the ACT?</p>

<p>What sections do they care the most on?</p>

<p>for some reason, i find myself asking the same question...</p>

<p>if the ACT has a reputation of being easier than the SAT, how can they be viewed and respected equally?</p>

<p>Me too.
Personally, I would respect a 2340 MUCH more than a 35. I worked my ass off to get my SAT score(2300), whereas I took the ACT without any practice and still got a decent score. (33)</p>

<p>Because reputations are not always accurate. Some people find the ACT much easier because it is more relevant to school work. The SAT's on the other hand have a specific style. They use tricks, etc.</p>

<p>I have friends who scored 34+ on the ACTs by just walking in. I have friends who scored 2200+ on the SAT's just walking in. </p>

<p>To be honest, I think if a person has a 2340 and another person has a 35, the 2340 is the "winner." But i think the ACT's are really starting to gain respect in the college-world.</p>