<p>I would take the act, its a much fairer test.</p>
<p>The ACT is evil. Seriously, that test made me want to cry. The SAT is far easier and more fair I believe.</p>
<p>It all depends on where you want to apply and how well you put together your application. Competition is getting tougher and a large discrepancy between GPA and SAT/ACT scores is a red flag to adcoms. However, going back to how well you put together your application, it may make them take a much closer look and be able to find the gems.</p>
<p>pennypham- congrats on your improvement in your SAT score, I am sure you will have many more options now.</p>
<p>If you are ELC, you should be able to get into UCI. Here is the point system for UCSD. Sorry, UC does not taking into account of senior year grades.</p>
<p>UCSD</a> Freshman Comprehensive Review Process (Dec 2004)</p>