<p>I will take SAT on the October and ACT on the September in the first time. Since I'm not familiar with how combination of SAT and ACT scores is evaluated by the university, I would like to ask the following question:</p>
<p>For example, if my score of SAT and ACT will be 2300 and 31, respectively, will my score of ACT affect my chance? If so, how can I avoid from such a situation?</p>
<p>Almost all colleges will say that they weigh both equally. I have seen heard this from every prospective college I’ve looked at so far (Ex: all UC schools, Ivy Leagues, private, and public colleges). However, it’s totally up to you to decide which you feel most comfortable with as well as which you decide to submit. Most people will tell you to take both to experiment.
If you compare both SAT and ACT respectively, you’ll find that one will be higher than the other and vice versa. Say you got a 2300 SAT. This is equivalent to an ACT score of 34 or 35. That would be significantly higher than a 31. How do I know? I looked up 2013 ACT/SAT conversions online. Your ACT score will not hurt your chances because I believe colleges consider each test independently of one another. If you take both tests multiple times, colleges will take the highest composite for both. They won’t compare or mesh these tests together.</p>
<p>I’d also recommend looking at how your score compares with other current students at your prospective college. Say you’re applying to Harvard. Because so many more people score above a 31 on ACT, your scores would be in the lower range. If you sent in the 2300 SAT, you would be right in range with or slightly above the average SAT score.</p>
<p>You can choose to send either the higher score, or both of them. I hope this helps (:</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your helpful information! You completely solved my question.</p>