Got a ACT 33 (super 34) but only SAT 1960, should I retake?

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<p>So I just got my results from my first (baseline, barely any studying) ACT this year this year and it was a 33. I took it sophomore year too and got 31 but if you superscore the two it is a 34.</p>

<p>I did far worse getting a 1960 on my first ever (baseline, no studying) SAT this year. It is lower than my projected 205 from the PSAT</p>

<p>I am signed up for the SAT on March tenth.</p>

<p>I plan on applying to the UC system and my goal is UC Berkley. I also plan on reaching higher to the ivies.</p>

<p>For Cal a 33 is above the 25-75 range while a 1960 is in the 25-75 range. On the other hand for top ivies a 33 is in the 25-75 range and a 1960 is below it. Also (this worries me) a very large majority of applicants to the top ivies submit a ACT and not a SAT.</p>

<p>On a side note I have a high (3.0-4.4 depending on weighting) GPA and lots of ECs that are focused around a profession and a culture.</p>

<p>So, should I retake the ACT (deadline on the 9th) ? I heard that retaking looks bad. Also is a 33 ACT good enough to not worry about the SAT (if I say don't submit it)?</p>

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<p>The ACT is very good and you should not worry about the SAT. I would retake one more time if you think and would like to do better.</p>

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<p>Oh oops, I miss wrote this part: “Also (this worries me) a very large majority of applicants to the top ivies submit a ACT and not a SAT.” It should read SAT and not ACT.</p>

<p>This is my main point.</p>

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<p>I don’t understand your confusion. You obviously score much better on the ACT, so why bother with another SAT? If the Ivies say they accept the ACT, then believe them.</p>

<p>The only reason why I’d see taking another SAT is if you’re are in line for NMSF (and with a 205 PSAT, you aren’t) and would need at least a 2000 to confirm the PSAT score.</p>

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<p>Don’t waste your time with the SAT. Colleges truly do not care which test you submit.</p>

<p>btw: there are a few colleges that supercore the ACT. Don’t forget to include the essay.</p>

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<p>It’s an east coast thing, where the SAT is dominant (and where most people who apply to the Ivies reside). ACT is more popular in the midwest. California used to be SAT-dominant, but ACT is closing the gap fast. </p>

<p>Many students take both, and just submit the highest (assuming Score Choice is allowed).</p>

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<p>Stic withthe ACT. You don’t need another SAT. If you truly did not study for and practice the ACT, you may want to take it again, but only if you are commited to a lot of practice. A 33 is really high enough, though.</p>

<p>Nobody will care if you take the ACT again - most will just look at your highest single sitting score. Congratulations and best of luck!</p>

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<p>All schools accept both the ACT and SAT, and treat both equally. There is no reason to specifically take the SAT.</p>