<p>why do people say that its not a good idea to send only ACT without at least the subject tests too? Some students who do not score as high as most on the SAT/ subject tests perform better on the ACT. If its not a requirement to do the subject tests, and no preference is given to either SAT or ACT, what does it matter? I dont understand how this deters one's chances. </p>
<p>Also, have does anyone know of anyone else who has actually gotten into Stanford with only an ACT score?</p>
<p>I don't think it does. But some people (not admit officers, just people) are more familliar with one or the other, and so are likely to say that it's important to take it. Like, I've been hearing SAT this and SAt that for as long as I can remember, but I didn't even know what the ACT was until last year. I recently took the ACT and got a great score, and I haven't scored well on the psat or practice SAT tests, so I plan on only sending in the ACT scores.</p>
<p>They wouldn't say they treated them equally if they didn't. So if you score well on on the ACT and not the SAT, then don't feel like you're doing anything wrong by only sending in the ACT. (Then again, if you take subject tests and they're good, and you've take the SAT reasoning, they'll see the whole score report. But in that case, they say they only look at the higher scores). My point being, if you score high on anything, don't worry!</p>
<p>well, my scores on the sat1 or 2 arent as high as most people's scores, so i was also thinking of sending in only the act. but im usually discouraged in doing so because of what other people say. </p>
<p>but whyy??</p>
<p>Do what you think will make you shine. I didn't send in any SAT or SAT Subject Tests (only ACT) but still got accepted (with a personal note from Richard Shaw). Of course, if you think you can score well in a Subject Test (700+), then go ahead and send it in, as a good score on anything will help your application. </p>
<p>If you decide to not send a SAT/SAT Subject Test to Stanford, just remember to plan well when making your CommonApp -- you may have to make two copies of your application in case some schools you apply to absolutely require Subject Tests. It's really easy to do, but requires you to send your application to at least one school FIRST. </p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>