SAT at Wellesley College (in Massachusetts)?

Question

Why is it that the average SAT score is a 1385, while the average ACT score is a 30? There seems to be something off there. Do they not care about the SAT at Wellesley? I've read they really want the ACT. It seems funny that people are getting a 30 (which is good in my opinion) on the ACT and then only 1300 on the SAT (the average is 1500 and top notch schools like Yale, etc. want around 2000).
Does a 30 on the ACT correspond to a 1300 on the SAT?
Source: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/generalinfo.asp?listing=1023842

Answer 1

Wellesley has obviously submitted their students' average score SAT on the *old* SAT, which only went up to 1600.

This is the first year of the *new* SAT which goes up to 2400. When Wellesley submits its new average, it is almost certain that that score will definitely be over 2000.

Answer 2

Traditionally, it's been easier to get a higher score on the ACT. I've never taken it so I can't compare it to the SAT (which I did take).

I wasn't aware that Wellesley preferred ACT scores. I was accepted there and during my high school days, I wasn't aware of anyone who took the ACT.

Maybe times have changed.

Nevertheless, good luck if you're applying. I hope you get in!

Answer 3

It does somewhat. But I wouldn't worry about the comparison as much as getting a high SAT score, which Wellesley cares much more about that. I got 2 perfect scores in math and reading, but my writing score was only 720, for a total of 2320. I only read this SAT guide, and that is how I got such high scores:
http://www.guideparadise.com/index.php?option=com_guides&task=buy&id=6
I recommend this guide to anyone seeking to get a higher score to get into a first choice college.