What score should I apply to college with?

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First try on BOTH tests, I got a 26 on my ACT and a 1820 on my SAT. Which score is better? I'm not sure how they compare.

I want to send the best score to each college, but I don't want to spend $30 on every potential school by sending both scores over.

Which score do you recommend if I was only going to send one? I plan on attending a 4 yr college. I don't want to go to a private university though, simply because I don't want to be in debt for eternity.

Mamawidsom · Accepted Answer

I'd say your SAT is slightly better than you ACT.  Double check with each university.  Some schools have a clear preference or require the ACT + writing if you choose to submit it.

Sam Spayed · Answer

One website I looked at says your SAT is a bit better than your ACT; another says it's equivalent:

http://testprep.about.com/od/ACT_Scores/a/ACT_SAT_Score_Comparison.htm
http://www.studypoint.com/ed/sat-to-act-conversion/

Don't completely rule out private universities; if they have scholarships available they might not cost more than public.

steve_geo1 · Answer

Ask of each school which one they want. Then send that one.

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