<p>can someone please tell me the advantages of taking ACT over SAT? i've already took my first sat test and i did terrible..so i was thinking if i should take ACT instead or re-take my second SAT in Oct..Do most of the colleges see ACT? or do they weigh SAT more? Also, if i take ACT with writing essay portion, do i need to take SATIIs?</p>
<p>-i really need to know what i should do so please comment!!</p>
<p>the ACT is generally an easier test to some. A lot of that is due to the fact that on the ACT, you do the entire math block at once, the entire English block at once and so forth. That way your mind adjusts to the task at hand and isn't thrown off by the constant switching.
Also, the math section is extremely straightforward. Less puzzle type questions, and more questions about the basics of math.</p>
<p>I'd recommend taking the ACT. It's worth the time.</p>
<p>This (post 22) might help. It's a post that includes a link to "Compass" on a thread about schools that require SAT subject tests, but includes schools where the ACT might be substituted. There are many caveats.This question comes up a lot but the form moves 50 fast the answers don't get consolidated. Moderator? Maybe in the FAQ?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx%5B/url%5D">http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx</a> is the link</p>
<p>thanks everyone!
but if i take ACT with writing essay portion, do i need to take SATIIs?</p>
<p>It really depends on the school. Some let you substitute, some don't</p>
<p>From Xiggi</p>
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[quote]
Schools requiring 3 tests without ACT</p>
<p>Georgetown University 3 REQUIRED
Harvard 3 REQUIRED
Princeton University 3 REQUIRED</p>
<p>Schools requiring 2 tests without ACT substitution</p>
<p>California Institute of Technology 2 REQUIRED
Carnegie Mellon University 2 REQUIRED
Columbia University 2 REQUIRED
Cooper Union 2 REQUIRED
Cornell University 2 REQUIRED
Dartmouth College 2 REQUIRED
Franklin Olin College of Engineering 2 REQUIRED
Harvey Mudd College 2 REQUIRED
Haverford College 2 REQUIRED
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 REQUIRED
New York University 2 REQUIRED
Rice University 2 REQUIRED
University of California System 2 REQUIRED
University of Virginia 2 NOT REQUIRED/STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Washington and Lee University 2 REQUIRED
Webb Institute 2 REQUIRED
Williams College 2 REQUIRED</p>
<p>Schools allowing substitutions</p>
<p>Amherst College 2 ACT SUB
Barnard College 2 ACT SUB
Boston College 2 ACT SUB
Boston University 2 ACT SUB
Brandeis University 2 ACT SUB
Brown University 2 ACT SUB
Bryn Mawr College 2 ACT SUB
Connecticut College 2 ACT SUB
Duke University 2 ACT SUB
McGill University 2 ACT SUB
Pomona College 2 ACT SUB
Swarthmore College 2 ACT SUB
Tufts University 2 ACT SUB
University of Pennsylvania 2 ACT SUB
Vassar College 2 ACT SUB
Wellesley College 2 ACT SUB
Wesleyan University 2 ACT SUB
Yale University 3 ACT SUB
[/quote]
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<p>The schools in the first two categories require SATIIs whether you take the ACT or the SAT. The schools in the last category only require SATIIs if you submit the SAT.</p>
<p>thanks! it's really good to have these informations in mind. i appreciate it!
-also, i've checked the upcoming international test date, which is Oct. 27, and my concern is how many days does it take to see my scores? and can i apply for EA/ED round?
-i'm really new to ACT (i've just recently thought about ACT) and i want to know if i can aim for at least composite 30+ for the test in October 27 if i study hard for two months. (since i do not want to send my SAT scores..)</p>
<p>You should be able to apply EA or ED with the 10/27 test date, but it's hard to say. I would contact the schools you are applying to in order to ask.</p>
<p>I'd say it's very possible to get a composite of 30+, depending on who you are and how well you take tests. Take a practice test now, and then see where you need to improve =).</p>
<p>thanks runforfun529.
-is there a specific ACT prep. book that you recommend me to use? as i stated above, i'm really new to ACT so please comment and help me prepare..</p>
<p>I would say that the Real ACT book (put out by ACT) is pretty much your best bet. I think it only has a few tests though. Other than that, I'd say Princeton Review is pretty good (I read through the English review and it helped).</p>
<p>Here are some online tests put out by ACT <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html</a></p>
<p>If you have any questions or you want tips on specific questions feel free to ask me through PM or something. I got a 36 on my ACT, so I sort of know what I'm talking about =P</p>