<p>I'm a junior deciding whether or not to take the ACT. I'm signed up for the SAT, and have taken both the PSAT and practice ACT. I liked the PSAT and scored very well--well within the ranges for my top colleges, both overall and composite. The practice ACT was a different story. I hated it. My score was very average.</p>
<p>I've asked my counselors about it, and they give me the standard, "You should take both just in case" answer. But honestly--I scored 98% percentile for writing and reading, and my math is above average. I only did well in one part of the ACT. </p>
<p>I'm applying to Florida colleges, if that makes any difference. What do you think?</p>
<p>You choose what scores you prefer to send. So if you get a low SAT score, and a high ACT score then send in the ACT scores not the SATs. Take both…just incase</p>
<p>Take the ACT as well, but don’t fill in anything for the free score reports. Wait until you see the scores, and then send them only if you’re happy with them.</p>
<p>Take the SAT and forget the ACT. If you don’t do as well as you wanted in the SAT. Study more and take it again.</p>
<p>The practice test of the ACT is a good indication that the ACT isn’t the best test for you.
If you want to verify before deciding, take a practice SAT. The PSAT is easier than the SAT.</p>
<p>I couldn’t stand the ACT practice tests. I couldn’t focus because there were so many questions and I only managed to get through the English and part of the math sections each test before I gave up on it. </p>
<p>I ended up getting a 35 on the actual thing though, woohoo. Maybe because I took it at a charter school and they had carpet and air conditioning which was really comfy (but a mosquito bit me during the test, ugh.)</p>
<p>Since you’re happy with your PSAT score, just take the SAT first. if you like your score, then you won’t need to take the ACT unless you want to try it for fun or something.</p>