congrats to those accepted...but can you answer a question about SAT Subject Tests?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>I have below average SAT 2 scores, and since they are only recommended at NU for Weinberg, would it be smarter for me to not send them or to send them? My ACT score is a 35 so I don't want to take away from that, but I'm not sure if recommended is code for required. </p>

<p>What should I do?</p>

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<p>if they are so bad that they will affect your overall impression, don't send them...
don't even try to tell me 700 is a low score :)</p>

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<p>haha no they are in the 600's....</p>

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<p>With a 35 ACT, i would not send those SATII scores.
Just one man's opinion though.</p>

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<p>My D had a good ACT score (although not as good as yours!) and pretty good SAT II scores. However, a college counselor told us if the percentage of the SATIIs was lower than the ACT % (which they were), not to send them. NU does not require them. My D got in ED so I guess it was good advice. I think you should be fine with your 35 ACT and nothing else!</p>

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<p>I wouldn't send them, they'll just serve to diminish your (already very impressive!) standardized testing record with your ACT score.</p>

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<p>alright thanks for the input...do you know if it helps that my sister goes to Northwestern</p>

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<p>The common thought is that it does, but only the admissions office can say for sure. If your sister is a straight A student, its alot more likely to help than if she's just average. And you'd probably have to mention it in your "Why NU?" essay.</p>

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<p>Which one is considered a higher score: SAT - 2000 (740 Math 660 CR 600 W) or ACT - 31</p>

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<p>act is higher.</p>

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<p>Is a 31 competitive enough for admissions considering everything thing else is average? Or would I need a higher score? I'm waiting for my Dec score and hoping for atleast 33.</p>

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<p>back to my question, so the overall consensus is that i shouldn't send them?</p>

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back to my question, so the overall consensus is that i shouldn't send them?

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<p>What is yes, Alex?</p>

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<p>i had a 34 on the act and my SAT II's were in the mid-to-low 600s, and i got in ED. but RD will be much more competitive, so i wouldn't recommend it either.</p>

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<p>thanks for the input I guess I wont send them. Would it be smart to ask an admissions officer?</p>