<p>Aren’t the majority of ACT test takers kids who were dissatisfied with their SAT performance, and opted for the alternative. I was under the impression that there was an unspoken preference for the SAT, since it is easier for colleges to directly compare you with the other applicants (most people take SAT). And also the percentiles for the ACT are skewed, since some states mandate taking the test, and as I stated a vast cohort of ACT takers are poor standardized testers who were unhappy with their SAT scores. </p>
<p>In other words, if you can get an SAT score equivalent to your ACT, you would improve your chances.</p>