<p>Hello all, I am debating whether we should try to add the October 2013 ACT into a very busy schedule. kid got 2130 on SAT, with a breakdown of 800, 650, and 680 on 2400 scale and 1450 on old scale. Kid may be national merit semi-finalist and as an aside, I wish we could get find out before late August or early September on that issue.... At any rate, they are going to be very busy with apps and essays as it is without adding a half-day ACT testing to the plate. They may apply to some Ivies but odds are USC will be the hardest school(from admissions standpoint) they will be applying too. I suspect they would do great on ACT but think their time would be better spent focusing on writing essays and making sure all apps for scholarships are in on time. Also to throw into the mix, to go to USC, they may need a full tuition scholarship due to its costs. I know it's a long shot. As an aside, given their temperment, they will not study that much for the ACT. However, the test is right up their temperment alley so I think at least a 32 is easily within reach. Also, can anyone answer the following: if kid takes the December ACT and submits test results after the rest of their application, would schools consider this for scholarships? I've considered this option too so they can focus their college app energies in the fall on the apps and essays. thanks for any input.</p>