Georgetown SAT vs SAT subject tests

Applying to College
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<p>I applied early to Georgetown and was deferred. I only have time for one more SAT date and was wondering which would make more sense to retake. I mainly submitted my ACT's for consideration (took 3 times) but I had to send my SAT score as well which I took (1 time). My ACT score was decent, but the SAT score I was forced to send was pretty horrible. I think if I retake the SAT1 I can score higher than my ACT score. Would it make more sense to do this or take two SAT subject tests. Which will Georgetown look more favorably on?</p>

2

<p>bear in mind by decent i mean barely acceptable by GT standards</p>

3

<p>Honestly, I don’t think the SAT IIs have much of an impact (if any at all). Focus on the big picture – the SAT/ACT.</p>

4

<p>Hard to say without knowing your actual scores.</p>

5

<p>Have you already taken SAT IIs? Georgetown “highly recommends” (read: requires) three subject tests.</p>

6

<p>I have not taken any SAT twos yet, when the rep from Georgetown came to my school he told us students have been just as successful without SAT two’s and that they were just another way to help yourself with admission. My ACT score is just under a 30 and let’s call my SAT abysmal. If I have taken the ACT three times, and the SAT once and I honestly think I can score much higher on the SAT. Should I retake the SAT1 or TWO subject tests?</p>

7

<p>subject subject tests have little effect on applications, especially if they aren’t like 780+.
if you can bring your sat I to above an equivalent of 30 on the act, then definitely do the sat I</p>

8

<p>bump it up</p>

9

<p>What are your scores?</p>

<p>Just under 30 and abysmal? OK, so what are they?</p>

10

<p>Without numbers, no way anyone can offer valid advice. But in general, for highly selective schools, unhooked candidates should aim for SAT numbers that start with 7 or 8. A <650 any test will be of zero help.</p>

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<p>Frankly, without a strong SAT I/ACT and decent subject tests I’d say your chances are slim. Your SAT I/ACT will probably have a bigger impact on college admissions across the board, so I’d go with that.</p>