<p>I’m from Mississippi, a region ruled by the ACT, and I was wondering if it really made a difference which test you take. I know the site ways that the SAT and the subject tests are “preferred”, but what does that really mean? The fact of the matter is that hardly anybody around here takes the SAT IIs, and skipping over them in favor of the ACT would be very nice indeed. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>i'm from the great state of luziana, so i know what you mean about ACT...i took both the ACT and SAT (along with SAT II's)...if the SAT is preferred, i'd advise that you not take the risk of just using the ACT...
at least try to take the SAT I and II's and, if your scores aren't that great, don't worry about sending them</p>
<p>I'm definitely going to take the SAT I and the SAT IIs, but I'm obviously hoping that just the ACT will suffice because of my comfort and familiarity with the test. I know what the SAT is like, and I did well on the PSAT, but I would like to stick with the ACT if possible. Anyone have any success stories with just submitting the ACT?</p>
<p>I have another question. How would being from MS benefit my chances in ED? I think that my HOBY WLC involvement and volunteerwork combined with my location could really help. Can anyone weigh in on this? Thanks.</p>
<p>As far as location goes, you're better off than students from the Northeast, especially PA, NJ, DE, MD, and NY. How much of an advantage you'd get, I'm not sure.</p>
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<p>agreed; i think it's safe to say that, education-wise, mississippi and louisiana are on about the same level--i know of only 3 applicants from la (but i could very well be wrong)...2 got in</p>
<p>they say they dont have a preference between the SAT and ACT but most people take the SAT =P</p>