Concerns with SAT/ACT

Test Preparation
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<p>So I've been debating what to do about my standardized test scores. My dream school is Stanford, but I will also be applying to many other selective schools. </p>

<p>Currently, my highest ACT score was a 33 (35 English, 35 Math). However, I took the test a couple times before (without prepping) because I thought that "score choice" would allow me not to send those scores to Stanford. However, I recently read that Stanford does not allow score choice! So I will have to send my other scores (1st time- 32, 2nd time- 30 (didn't finish reading and science). </p>

<p>What should I do? Stanford says they look at the highest score, and a 33 is definitely in their average range. But I'm concerned they will still look poorly on those other scores. </p>

<p>Also, I recently took the SAT, and think I did fairly well on that (with the exception of math). If I got a good SAT score (2200+) with exception of math, should I send both ACT and SAT?</p>

2

<p>If you get a good SAT there’s no reason to send the ACT.</p>

3

<p>Yes, but suppose I do not do well on the SAT.</p>

4

<p>Have you already sent your ACT scores to your high school or any colleges? ACT does allow you to delete scores.</p>

5

<p>I have not sent the ACT score to any colleges, and as far as I know, my high school has no record of the lower scores (with the exception of the 33, a state administered test).</p>

6

<p>So, my question is, would those lower scores hurt me?</p>

7

<p>Bump bump bump</p>

8

<p>Several posters told me that taking the SAT / ACT too many times would give the appearence of “desperation”…but my D took the SAT 3 times & ACT once…and was admitted to her Ivy school of choice.</p>