{"id":1075,"date":"2025-11-07T05:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solomonadmissions.com\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2025-11-07T05:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T10:26:48","slug":"do-colleges-look-differently-on-the-act-and-the-sat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/in\/post\/do-colleges-look-differently-on-the-act-and-the-sat\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Colleges Look Differently On the ACT and the SAT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"viewer-a2e8h\">The short answer is <strong>No<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, colleges do not prefer the SAT over the ACT or vice versa. Virtually all U.S. colleges accept both exams, and admissions committees evaluate them equally. Students should choose the test that best reflects their academic strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Do-Colleges-Look-Differently-On-the-ACT-and-the-SAT.jpg\" alt=\"Do Colleges Look Differently On the ACT and the SAT?\" class=\"wp-image-9063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Do-Colleges-Look-Differently-On-the-ACT-and-the-SAT.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Do-Colleges-Look-Differently-On-the-ACT-and-the-SAT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Do-Colleges-Look-Differently-On-the-ACT-and-the-SAT-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Do-Colleges-Look-Differently-On-the-ACT-and-the-SAT-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, standardized testing policies have <strong>evolved significantly<\/strong> in recent years.<br>During the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges adopted <strong>test-optional<\/strong> policies. Since then, policies have diverged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Test-Required:<\/strong> Some colleges (including several highly selective universities) now require SAT or ACT scores again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test-Optional:<\/strong> Students may choose whether or not to submit scores. If submitted, they <strong>will<\/strong> be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test-Blind (or Score-Free):<\/strong> Schools will <strong>not<\/strong> consider any standardized tests, even if submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements can vary by <strong>major, residency (in-state vs out-of-state),<\/strong> or <strong>scholarship programs<\/strong>, so it\u2019s essential to verify policies directly on each school&#8217;s admissions website or refer to the<a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/plan-for-college\/find-your-fit\/what-colleges-require-SAT\"> College Board resource<\/a> rather than relying solely on general lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When applying to test-optional schools, submitting a competitive score can still be beneficial. Comparing your score to the school&#8217;s <strong>middle 50% SAT\/ACT range<\/strong> from admitted students can help you decide whether submission strengthens your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Solomon Admissions, we encourage students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify each target school\u2019s current testing policy<\/strong> for the admission year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a baseline diagnostic<\/strong> for both SAT and ACT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus preparation on the test that aligns with their strengths.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solomonadmissions.com\/contact\/\">contact us for more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with an admissions strategist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about the ACT and SAT tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510283161\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is one test considered harder than the other?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Neither is universally harder; it depends on your strengths. Students strong in data analysis often prefer the ACT, while those strong in reading comprehension may lean toward the SAT.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510305433\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I submit both SAT and ACT scores?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Some students submit both if both scores are strong, but most colleges do not require both.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510344175\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do colleges superscore the SAT and ACT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many schools superscore the SAT and increasingly the ACT. Check each school\u2019s score policy, as some still evaluate single sittings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510375906\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">If a college is test-optional, should I still take the SAT or ACT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually yes. A strong score can support your application and may be required for certain majors, honors programs, or scholarships.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510405160\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a good SAT or ACT score for my application?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Compare your score to the middle 50% score range published by the college. If your score is near or above the upper range, it may strengthen your application.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762510426790\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do test-optional schools really ignore missing test scores?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">At truly test-optional schools, lack of a score should not hurt you. 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