I am currently a part of my grade’s top 20 with a 4.0 GPA, and I have a lot of volunteer hours and extracurricular activities. However, I have a terrible ACT score (28) due to the fact that I am lacking when it comes to standardized testing. So with that being said, I would like to know if you guys think I should take SAT IIs or not? I was originally not going to take them, but my mind began to sway when a classmate told me that colleges are more likely to pick students who take an SAT Subject test over those that didn’t send any (including colleges that don’t require them). My guidance counselor however, says that it doesn’t really matter cause the college administration can’t judge you based on what you “didn’t send”. But I’m not sure what to do and I would love some advice. Thank you!
If you’re really good in a certain subject and plan to major in it, it could certainly help some.
Surely take the SAT subject tests. They are easy and will help only contribute to your application.
Your GC is correct.