1510 SAT to ACT

Convert your 1510 SAT score to ACT equivalent and understand what it means for college admissions.

A composite SAT score of 1510 is an outstanding result – roughly the 99th percentile nationally. According to official concordance tables, an SAT 1510 is equivalent to about an ACT 34 on the 36-point scale (with a typical range of 33–35). In other words, scoring 1510 on the SAT should translate to around 33–35 on the ACT. Below we break down how a 1510 SAT maps to ACT section scores, and discuss what this means for college admissions and test choices.

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Equivalent ACT Score for SAT 1510

By concordance, an SAT 1510 converts to an ACT composite of about 34 (out of 36). Most concordance tables place a 1510 SAT in the 33–35 ACT range, with 34 being the most common equivalent. In practical terms, that means a 1510 SAT is roughly like scoring in the mid-30s on the ACT. Keep in mind these conversions are approximate – some colleges draw their own comparisons – but official tables give a solid guide. In short, a 1510 SAT ≈ 34 ACT.

Section Score Breakdown

Although SAT and ACT composite scores convert by table, it's useful to see how individual sections compare. Here's a rough breakdown if you scored 1510 total on the SAT:

SAT Math (~755) → ACT Math ~34. Official SAT/ACT concordance shows that an SAT Math score around 755 corresponds to about 34 on the ACT Math section. (For context, a perfect SAT Math 800 equals an ACT Math 36.)

SAT Reading and Writing (~755) → ACT English + Reading ~34 each. The SAT combines Reading and Writing into one 800-point section, while the ACT separates them. Concordance tables show that an SAT Reading and Writing score around 755 maps to about 34 on both ACT English and ACT Reading sections.

SAT has no Science section → ACT Science varies. The SAT has no separate science section, while the ACT includes Science Reasoning. Since there's no SAT science score to convert from, your ACT Science score would depend entirely on your science reasoning abilities.

It's worth noting the digital SAT format (introduced in 2024) consists of exactly two sections: Reading and Writing combined (64 minutes, 54 questions) and Math (70 minutes, 44 questions). Overall, a 1510 SAT roughly translates to about 34 Math / 34 English / 34 Reading / variable Science on the ACT format.

Should You Retake the SAT or Take the ACT?

With a 1510 SAT, you already have an elite score. For most students, retaking the SAT is unnecessary. If you're targeting 1550–1600 ranges at ultra-selective schools, consider a retake only if you see clear pathways to improve.