SAT ACT Score Converter

The highest possible SAT score is 1600 (800 Math + 800 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). The highest possible ACT composite score is 36. Both represent perfect scores and place you in the 99.9th percentile of all test-takers. Only about 0.1% of students achieve perfect scores on either test.

The lowest possible SAT score is 400 (200 in each section), and the lowest possible ACT composite score is 1. However, these scores are extremely rare - you'd essentially have to answer no questions correctly to achieve them. Even random guessing typically results in much higher scores due to the multiple-choice format.

Our conversions use the complete official College Board and ACT concordance tables - the most accurate data available. We include every score increment (not just ranges) and offer both total score and section-specific conversions. However, these represent statistical equivalents based on large groups of students, so individual performance may vary between tests due to different formats and question styles.

Yes! Our tool includes section-specific converters. You can convert SAT Math (200-800) to ACT Math (1-36), and SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (200-800) to ACT English+Reading combined score. This is helpful for understanding your strengths and weaknesses across different test formats.

Generally, you should submit whichever score is higher after conversion. Most colleges have no preference between SAT and ACT, so submit your strongest score. Some students with very similar converted scores choose to submit both.

Yes, colleges treat SAT and ACT scores equally in admissions. Admissions officers use conversion tables similar to ours to evaluate scores fairly, regardless of which test you took.

Conversions show statistical equivalents based on large groups of students, but individual performance can vary. Factors like your strengths in different subjects, testing conditions, and familiarity with each test format can affect your actual scores.

A 'good' score depends on your target colleges. Generally, SAT scores above 1200 (ACT 24+) are above average, scores above 1400 (ACT 31+) are competitive for selective schools, and scores above 1500 (ACT 34+) are competitive for highly selective colleges.

Absolutely! Use these conversions to understand how your practice test scores translate, set target scores for the other test, or compare your scores with college admission statistics that might be reported in different formats.

College Board updates concordance tables periodically when test formats change significantly. Our data reflects the most current official conversions available and will be updated when new tables are released.