The SAT is not the only test that colleges look at—there is also the ACT, an exam used in the same ways the SAT is used. Most colleges require either an official SAT or ACT score.
While used in similar ways, the SAT and ACT have different test structures, and most students prefer one style of test over the other. For example, the ACT has a science section, a different format for the essay portion, and tighter time constraints than the SAT. For more information on the two exams and how the SAT can help you earn scholarships, check out these posts:
On the ACT, 34 /36 is the 99th percentile. So if you score 34 or higher , you ‘re in the top 1% of test takers. Your percentile tells you what percent of students you scored better than
On the SAT1, the score range is between 400-1600 for your total score based on Math(800) and English(800). If you get 1600/1600 your 99 +, 1550 your percentile is 99+, 1510, your percentile is 99, 1450, your percentile is 97.
Format Changes in 2016
- The SAT is now scored out of 1600.
- The Reading and Writing sections on the old SAT have been combined into a single section in the new SAT, with a maximum score of 800. Writing is now known as "Writing and Language."
- The Math section is still scored out of 800.
- The Essay is optional and has changed dramatically.
- Instead of five answer choices for each question, there will be only four. This doesn't necessarily make the test easier since the SAT will just remove the most unlikely answer.
At this point, I can't help mentioning that the new SAT looks a lot like the ACT. Whereas the pre-2016 SAT had major differences from the ACT, the 2016 SAT is quite similar.
It is also noteworthy that the higher Standardized Test scores , the more likely you have the chance to get merit scholarship. Also a good score can help you get admitted at spome schools if you hace a lower GPa than their typical admit.