ACT

A score of 35 on the ACT exam is considered almost equal to or slightly better than a score of 1550 on the SAT exam. However, both the scores are in the 99th percentile and highly competitive to get into the top universities. - so there is no meaningful difference in how admissions officers will evaluate them.

ACT scores generally start to get released online from 10 days to 2 weeks after your test - while some students received them in 7 days as well. 

You can share your ACT scores with as many universities as you want. However, the number of free score reports you receive depends on when and how you submit your choices.

You can select up to 4 colleges or scholarship agencies that can receive your scores for free when you register for the ACT.

You can add an unlimited number of additional universities later, but each additional score report costs $20 per test date.

You can share your ACT scores with as many universities as you want. However, the number of free score reports you receive depends on when and how you submit your choices.

You can select up to 4 colleges or scholarship agencies that can receive your scores for free when you register for the ACT.

You can add an unlimited number of additional universities later, but each additional score report costs $20 per test date.

As per the official ACT website, one must book a test at least 2 months in advance. This will ensure that you get a seat on your desired date - causing no delays in your college-joining plan.

The next date of the upcoming ACT exam for Indian or non-US applicants is 10-11 July 2026. The early deadline to book your seat for these dates has already passed on 12 June 2026; the last deadline is on 26 June 2026. 

Students who miss this exam date will have to wait for another 2 months for the next exam date.

Yes, standardized entrance tests like SAT or ACT are required to be submitted by first-year students. 

There are no minimum scores required to be admitted. Indian students can submit their scores by themselves. 

• A typical SAT score among the admitted students ranges between 1510 and 1570.  
• For ACT, a score between 34 and 35 may be considered a good score. 

For Indian students, the SAT or ACT scores are optional for the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. 

On a different note, these admissions adopt a highly competitive holistic review; the student chooses to submit strong standardised scores for significantly strengthening their profile. 

Given below are the competitive standardized test scores for Indian students - 

• SAT: 1450 to 1550
• ACT: 33 to 35