Convert your 1540 SAT score to ACT equivalent and understand what it means for college admissions.
A 1540 SAT is exceptional and typically corresponds to an ACT 35 by concordance (range ~35–36). This score places you in the top 1% of test takers.
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Instructions
Enter your SAT or ACT score in the fields below to convert between the two tests using the official concordance tables.
SAT Score (400-1600)
ACT Score (1-36)
By concordance, 1530–1560 maps to ACT 35.
SAT Math (~770) → ACT Math ~35.
SAT Reading and Writing (~770) → ACT English + Reading ~35 each.
ACT Science has no SAT equivalent; performance varies by familiarity with scientific data and passages.