High ACT but low/lower SAT

Colleges & Universities Princeton University
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<p>As the title implies, I have a lower SAT score than my ACT score (because we all know that the ACT is easier). Since it’s rumored that East Coast schools “prefer” the SAT, should I still submit both, or just the ACT?</p>

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<p>well unfortunately you’ll have to submit the SAT regardless to meet the three subject test requirement.</p>

<p>however, i’m in the same boat –
1840 SAT (sophomore)
32 ACT (retaking in Dec)</p>

<p>Hoping the admissions committee sees only to ACT !!!</p>

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<p>well, actually…i was talking more around like 36 and 2200, but thx nonetheless</p>

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<p>Nice! That 36 will override the 2200. The reason why the SAT is preferred is because it is on a finer scale - a 35 on the ACT is seen in the range of 2340~2390, according to the UC conversion charts. A 36 is matched with a 2400, although I’d say that a 2380 or 2390 could definitely be “equal” to a 36. Anyway, your 36 is what matters, so consider yourself in the 2380~2400 range.</p>