<p>So, i know Dartmouth's avg. for act scores is around 27-30. I got a 25 composite w/o the writing, so it may be a 26 when I'm done, or a 27. When I apply to Dartmouth, (if I do), do you think it would be better to submit a 25-26 ACT or a 1680 SAT score? Or, do you suggest I retake?</p>
<p>Definitley retake as right now your act scores are very low. </p>
<p>Even though they state the average score is around 27-30 I do not know anyone who actually was admitted with these scores as even URM students that have posted over the past 4 years have had ACT scores in the 30's.</p>
<p>I have to agree with sybbie...I think even your SAT scores are low and if you compare your SAT with ACT, I think your ACT is higher. For safety, your SAT goals should be at least a 2000 (mine was a 2200 and that was kind of low for Dartmouth) and you should be at least a 30 composite for ACT (mine was 32). Then again, you have to remember that college admission is really fickle. I've seen kids with perfect or almost perfect scores get rejected and others with okay but not-so-hot scores get accepted... All I can do is wish you luck! ^_^</p>
<p>a 25 ACT is equivalent to a ~1150 SAT. According to USNews, the SAT range for Dartmouth was 1360-1550 (old test). Note, that the midline per test is ~700, so assume 700*3 = 2100 to be in the middle of the test ranges.</p>
<p>btw: USNews reports Darmouth's ACT range of 28-34, which, if converted to SAT, is 1260-1520; but note, only 10% of accepted students submitted the ACT.</p>
<p>oops...thanks for the correction, bluebayou!!! sorry for giving the wrong info! ^_^</p>
<p>I would suggest reading up on the Xiggi method for test prep then purchase a copy of the college boards 10 real SATs (or similar ACT prep guide if available). This will help you become familiar with the test. You will also be able to see your strenghts and areas of opportunity to improve for each section. Once you be come comfortable with the test and the format, work on your time. good luck</p>
<p>Umm I don't mean to be harsh, but don't waste the app money unless you get those scores waaaay up. Do use the Xiggi method. On CC, schools seem way harder to get into than their 25/75 % seem, but trust me the way I've seen it working at my school is much closer to CCs idea of admissions. I wouldn't be totally surprised if you got rejected by your state flagship, depending on which state you live in. And the writing doesn't factor into the ACT composite.</p>
<p>If you are taking the ACT again, make sure you take it with writing.</p>
<p>oh, i forgot to say i DID take the writing. they just don't have the whoel essay thing graded yet, so my score is a 25 w/o the writing. but, it could be a 26 w/writing.</p>
<p>Your score on the writing will not change what your composite will be. Even if you get a 36 in writing (I don't know how they grade it, it's been years since I've taken the ACT), your composite will still be 25.</p>
<p>Frankly, unless you really up your SAT/ACT score, Dartmouth is simply out of reach. I had a 29 and didn't even think of applying to Dartmouth because I didn't think my score was high enough to be competitive in the applicant pool.</p>
<p>your composite score wont change. regardless of what your writing score is, your composite will remain a 25. however, if you do get a writing score that is high enough to raise your english score by one point, that will be seen in the combined english score, which is seperate from the composite.</p>
<p>I'd like to echo the others in saying that you need to, without question, raise your scores significantly if you want to attend Dartmouth. What many applicants don't realize is that high SAT/ACT scores do not get you admitted, they simply get you past the first elimination round.</p>