ACT SAT Retake?

Test Preparation
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<p>hey... I am currently a high school freshman. </p>

<p>As a 7th grader, I got a 28 on the ACT (sorry, I don't remember the subscores...) and as an 8th grader, I got a 35 (R:34 S:35 M:36 E:34). This year, I took the PSAT just for the fun of it (I got a 217- I missed 1 on the math and it dropped the score 4 points! gr...) </p>

<p>I am wondering if I should retake ACT/SAT- I seem to do better on the ACT than the SAT, as the ACT is more balanced with math and science, versus the more literary based SAT. </p>

<p>My guidance counselor said that colleges like to see current scores..... is that true? I am a math and science nerd, Caucasian girl, honors student, band geek, and artist, but my focus is on academics, and I don't know what to do as far the retakes... will the colleges honestly care about when I took the tests? I know that they are important, but... if I do retake them, should I wait until I am a sophomore/junior/senior? thank you so much!!!</p>

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<p>Personally, I would not retake the ACT if I got a 35 even if it was in 8th grade. I am sure there are other people on this forum more in tune with college admissions, but I can’t imagine that they would overlook a score because it wasn’t taken “recently”, especially since most of them say they look at your highest score. I have heard “highest” score mentioned several times, but I have never heard “most recent” score mentioned as being the most important.
I think you are in a great place.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice!!!</p>

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<p>Just retake the SAT. However, it would be best to contact the college if they’ll accept scores that are 2 years old and beyond</p>