For places like Stanford, MIT, and other top colleges, do I need high ACT and SAT scores or just one or the other?
One or the other
MIT requires two SAT subject tests irrespective of other requirements.
Okay. But if I were to submit both would it hurt me if one was worse than the other?
no
A second score can serve as a substantiating positive data point even if it is somewhat lower in comparison to another. However, if a second score is much lower, this could lower the college’s overall evaluation of your testing profile. Note that a few schools, I believe, require you to submit all testing under any circumstances.
@merc81 My SAT was a 2220 and my ACT was a 35. Is this too big of a difference?
Anyone?
Send the 35.
@moooop I have to send both. My question is will my lower SAT score hold me back?
@timduncan1089 : For mathematical reasons, you’re fine.
You’re asking if 99th percentile for the SAT will make your app look bad??
Erin’s dad. It is 99th percentile, however many kids have higher scores.
Won’t hurt.