<p>I know I could study a couple days and do relatively well on the ACT. The SATII I would need to study at least a couple of weeks. I'm strong in Math, but other people I know who are also strong in Math and have taken the math level 2 SAT have told me it wasn't neccessarily too difficult, but just a time crunch. And the other subject test I'm signed up for is Bio. I'm in IB Bio so I feel I should be pretty well prepared for that test.</p>
<p>I'd rather just take one test (ACT or SATII) and be done with it, preferably the SAT. Do colleges look differently at students who send in ACT scores instead of SATII scores?</p>
<p>Question is somewhat unclear, so there are two answers:</p>
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<li><p>Majority of colleges do not require or consider SAT IIs for admission but all colleges take either the SAT or ACT as the base test and you can submit either and neither is favored over the other.</p></li>
<li><p>The colleges that do require SAT IIs (many of your high ranked colleges) are split into two camps: (a) those that require SAT IIs regardless of whether you submit the ACT or SAT, and (b) those that will accept the ACT in lieu of both the SAT and SAT IIs. Go here for a list of colleges that require SAT IIs. In the required column you will see an * next to the number for some of the colleges. That * means the college takes the ACT in lieu of both the SAT and SAT IIs. However, if there is no * you still must submit SAT IIs even if you submit the ACT: Compass:</a> Admissions Requirements</p></li>
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<p>Oops, I meant "and be done with it, preferably the ACT." Sorry if that confused you.</p>
<p>Yeah, most of my colleges are at the Option B camp. So does it matter one way or the other? Because SAT IIs are obviously more challenging than the ACT, so will that hurt me even if I have a super high ACT score?</p>
<p>If you're thinking of applying as a bio-related major (like pre-med), a great score on the Bio subject test could certainly enhance your application. Make sure you take a look at the differences between both Biology E and Biology M tests, and review, since the IB Bio Higher program at your school may not prepare you that thoroughly for either tests.</p>
<p>If you're not ready or don't really need a high score on one of these subject tests for strategic purposes in applying to your major, you're probably better off sticking to a high ACT score.</p>