Difference between 32/33 and 34?

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<p>I need a good SAT/ACT score to help make up a bit for my poor grades up till junior year. I had a 3.0-3.2 sort of GPA until I started taking things more seriously Junior year when I got a 4.2 GPA. I really want to back that up with a 2200+ SAT or 34+ ACT. </p>

<p>Do colleges consider a 34 as much more highly than a 32/33? Thing is, I keep scoring between the 32-34 score range on my practice tests, and I feel the pressure of the actual will make me score like a 32 or 33, especially knowing my luck.</p>

<p>So, do colleges consider a 34 much more highly than a 33 or so? Especially since 33 -> ~2190 SAT and 34 -> ~2260 SAT?</p>

<p>I'm going to be a senior, and I signed up for both September and October. I really want to get 34+ on September so I can cancel my October scores, but I think I'll have to retake if I score 32 or 33 in September. Just wanted some advice and wondered if it really makes a difference.</p>

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<p>Definitely depends on which colleges you are looking at. But in your case, it would be appropriate to strive for the best score possible to make up for your GPA.</p>

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<p>I’m looking at mostly UC’s and a few Out of State. I really want to go to UC San Diego.</p>

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<p>I know that most colleges consider 34/35/36 to be pretty similar. I think the threshold is between a 33 and 34.</p>

<p>I’m also looking for a 34+ on September, but I don’t think I can get it. Anyway, good luck on your attempt.</p>

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<p>LOL same. I don’t have enough confidence in myself to pull off a 34. I feel like I’ll get a 32 or 33 :/</p>

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<p>The UC’s will predominantly look at weighted GPA, but I bet you could get into USCD with a decent ACT. I got a 32 in June and am hoping for a 33+ in september.</p>