Which am I better at: ACT or SAT?

Test Preparation
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Hello,

I am a rising junior and am planning on taking my standardized tests either this fall or winter. Right now I haven’t fully decided which test to take and I’ve only taken practice tests. Below, I will list the breakdowns from those tests and it would be great if you guys could answer the question: Am I better at the ACT or SAT?

Thanks in advance!

SAT: 2040 - 630CR / 750M / 660W / Essay 8
ACT: 31 - 29E / 32M / 32R / 31S / Essay 10

A little more information:
-My PSAT score from sophomore year was 193 (70CR/64M/59W).
-Before that ACT practice test I had never practiced any of the sections.
-I will be shooting for a 2250 or equivalent (which I believe should be achievable if I study).

Thanks for the help and please don’t forget to answer the question: Am I better at the ACT or SAT?

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31 and 2040 are basically the same, so if you have practiced SAT and not ACT, you’re likely “better at” the ACT. Both of them just require dedicated practice though.

3

I would say ACT bcuz the SAT is changing soon

4

Were these timed tests?

5

Your ACT score is better, but just barely. Your ACT score of 31 is in the 2060 to 2070 SAT score range. But a 2060/2070 is basically the same thing as a 2040.

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@HereToHelpYou Yes, both these tests were timed and proctored officially.

@Shadowsych Yeah those two scores are roughly the same, but when I do individual sections separately I can score higher, closer to 36 and 800, so we’ll see.

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There are basically the same score, but since the ACT is an achievement test rather than an aptitude test like the SAT, you have a better chance at improving that score.