<p>Hey guys, I had a question about the SAT vs ACT and am hoping you guys could give your advice. I took the SAT and scored a 2310 (770 CR, 740 M, 800 W) or a 1510/1600. I wasn't happy with my math score so I retook it but canceled after realizing I would get a worse score this time around. I was happy with this score but now my parents want me to take the ACT. After 2 practice tests, I scored a 34 and then a 35(35.25 to be exact lol). So if I do manage to score a 36, would this significantly improve my chances for college admissions? (I am a rising senior).</p>
<p>Your SAT scores are terrific in my opinion but thats besides the point. I am taking the ACT for the first time in september hoping it’ll out shine my SAT scores and from what i’ve heard from my friends who took the ACT and submitted them, it doesnt matter. all major colleges now a days accept both SAT or ACT. A 36 would look outstanding but a 35 would look just as good. Anywhere from 31 > stands out to colleges. My friend took the SAT and got a 2100, then the ACT and got a 33. He was accepted everywhere he applied. Where (what book or site) did you take your practice test btw.</p>
<p>Ok, so I might just take it in September for the first and last time too. I got them from the red book. (2nd and 3rd tests respectively)</p>
<p>I think it depends on the colleges that you’re applying to. Many colleges accept the ACT in lieu of both the SAT and SAT II - with that being said, I would suggest taking the ACT if you didn’t score 730+ on your subject tests.</p>
<p>Your score is amazing. I don’t suggest you even attempt any standerized test. Applying with the scores you already have will get you in any college you want :)</p>
<p>Thank you for the opinions everyone! My SAT II scores are 790 US History, 790 Math II(yea i hate math standardrized tests lol), 800 Chem and 750 World(soph year). I’ve decided to just take the ACT, I can always not send if its not better than the SAT. I signed up before I change my mind lol</p>
<p>And I would love to get into Princeton, so that’s why I’m being obsessive about this. My ECs aren’t horrible but they are kinda weak compared to everyone on here so I’m really worried my stats aren’t enough :(</p>
<p>if you do take the ACT, remember to take the Writing (essay) too! Almost every top notch college wants that if you take the ACT.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reminder, I did sign up for that test. is the essay score weighed heavily though? I know the SAT essay is not that important.</p>
<p>I know for a fact that many colleges that want subject tests from the SAT will accept the Writing from the ACT and weigh it the same. So basically, Writing kind of gives you an advantage since it costs way less, and you get more time to write a good essay.</p>
<p>Oh thanks, I didnt know that but I took the sat subject tests already so maybe they’ll help for placement?</p>
<p>if you’re applying to ivies, id say having 800’s on subject tests helps demonstrate your academic capability more, which can help you a lot. which looks more impressive? a 2340 sat and 800’s in math level 2, chem, and us history, or simply a 35 act? doing well on subject tests can only help you imo</p>
<p>ok so they werent a waste 
also, goldring or anyone else, do you know if when you send sat scores, the sat 1 and subject tests are on the same report or do you have to send and thus pay separately?</p>
<p>when you send scores, the collegeboard sends ALL your scores, including subject tests and the SAT.</p>
<p>^^
To clarify – in case there are scores you rather not send to college admissions. The SAT has Score Choice:</p>
<p>See: [SAT</a> Score Choice - Choose the Scores You Want To Send To Colleges](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>Send SAT Scores to Colleges - SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>With score choice you control which SAT reasoning scores colleges get (by test date), and which SAT subject test scores they get (by test date, and specific test).</p>
<p>If you do not choose score choice when sending scores the SAT sends all your scores.</p>
<p>Got it, thanks!</p>