<p>I feel like the English on the act balances out the reading on the sat and the math on the sat balances out the math on the act. The act score is better than the sat, but I don't know whether to send both because of the balancing. Any ideas? Thanks.</p>
<p>Although Stanford has no formal cross-test superscoring policy, sending both is worth a shot at getting something resembling the benefit that would result if they were to have that policy.</p>
<p>If you were to send only one, send the ACT because 34 ACT score translates to a 2250 on the SAT according to Collegeboard. I recommend sending both because , as you said, they balance out. That way you can show strength across the board.</p>
<p>I would have to consult some documents, but I have a feeling that Stanford, in evaluating your file, may just output a raw number for your testing ability (1 being the best, 4 I think being the worst) in order to quickly scan/filter/judge applicants. In other words, they wouldn’t really analyze your tests to the extent you have done here, and would just see that one number. In that case, you sending the 34 would be most beneficial.</p>
<p>This may be an old system, or maybe this was never in place at all. I can’t confirm one way or the other at this moment. Maybe you could do some digging?</p>
<p>Hmm interesting point, but then again a 2130 is still competitive for Stanford. I do think they look at the individual sections on the SAT, I’m not as sure about the ACT</p>
<p>Assume* the system I explained above is actually used. You send a 34, and you’ll probably be labeled a 2. But then you send the 2130 and 34, your ranking can only slip. 2130 is equivalent to a 32 on the ACT, so you now have a 34 and 32 that average to 33. Is 33 still considered a 2? Maybe. But why risk it? </p>
<p>What if the 34 is considered a 1. Is 33 also considered a 1? Maybe. But why risk it?</p>
<p>*The key to this analysis is my assumption. I cannot, at present, confirm or deny that assumption.</p>
<p>I was in a similar position to you when I applied. I had a 35 ACT and 2170 SAT. I ended up sending both. I think the admission committee has the sense to know that the ACT might be easier for one person and the SAT harder or vice-versa. I think sending just one sends the message, “I did really well on the ____ and my score was ____.” However, sending both gives them a more complete idea of what kind of test taker you are. </p>
<p>Your 32 math on the ACT is partially corrected with the 780 M on the SAT. At the same time, your 700 in W on the SAT is balanced out with the 36 in English on the ACT. This can also work against you too (your high scores are balanced with low ones).</p>