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<p>The NE schools did prefer the SAT, but that was years ago. The west coast schools, including UC, have never had a preference. The UC computer takes the ACT and W scores separately and reconfigures them by weight (1/3 for ACT W) to an SAT equivalent based on UC “points” which is what a reader sees. Thus, the UC common data sets do not typically report ACT scores, not because they don’t exist, but bcos they are converted.</p>
<p>ellen is correct. No UC applicant is required to take a math subject test, but it is highly recommended for engineering applicants. IFF a UC applicant wants to take a math Subject Test, it must be Math 2. UC no longer accepts Math 1 since the same material is also covered on the SAT Reasoning Test (aka SAT I).</p>
<p>ditto faline’s comment. Every year on this board is a kid (or two or three) that really aces (34+) the ACT w/o writing, but has to retake just to add the essay. It’s always a good idea to take the W portion. If colleges don’t require it, they’ll ignore it. But, if they require W, a strong score can be one and done.</p>