ACT vs. SAT

Applying to College
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<p>I scored a 33 on the ACT test which I was happy with.</p>

<p>However, I was disappointed with my SAT test results:
CR: 720
M: 670
W: 650 (on the PSAT I scored an 80 which I thought was comparable to and 800 on the multiple choice portion of the writing section. On this SAT I scored a 63 on same section. Does this make sense?)</p>

<p>I am applying to WashU, Brown, Emory, Yale and Princeton.
I am top of my class and take the most challenging course load (APs). Unweighted my GPA is 4.6</p>

<p>All of the schools I am applying to will accept the ACT with writing (I haven't received the written score back yet) instead of SAT I.<br>
However, Princeton requires SAT IIs, and the other schools recommend them. Therefore, they will see my SAT I scores if I send the SAT IIs.
I am considering not sending SAT IIs, but my GC and the colleges told me not to worry about the SAT, since they will use my highest score - the ACT, and to just send everything.
Do you think this is true? I feel my application will look stronger with just the ACT score of 33.</p>

<p>Also, what do you think my chances are of getting in these schools?
I have several ECs and am president of some clubs.
Thanks</p>

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<p>I don't know if you would have a chance at any Ivies w/o SAT II's</p>

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<p>My daughter got into Brown with a 30 ACT and no SAT IIs. I don't think there is a flat rule that you need the latter; it depends on the rest of the application. Admission to these schools isn't just a function of stats -- so I don't think anyone can really give you your chances. People get in with stats like yours; they also get rejected.</p>

<p>You haven't said what your SAT II scores are. This could make a difference in your decision. Also, what is it you want to study? If you have high SAT II scores related to what you want to study, I think it would be worth sending them in.</p>

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<p>one point of ACT is not to take sat ii's.</p>

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<p>I know, I would prefer not to take SAT IIs, but Princeton requires them.
I will take them in June. I'm not sure what I am interesting in studying.</p>