Help on which test scores to submit....

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<p>For a long time, my son's ACT scores were considerably 'above' his SAT scores. For that reason,we had assumed he'd be submitting both the SATs and the ACTs to the colleges he was interested in.</p>

<p>With the October testing, all that has changed, since the SAT score went up. The funny thing about the ACT is that the scores are "inconsistent"--one time his math is higher and sci lower, and the next time the opposite. Since he's interested in a possible bio major,we'd presumably want to submit both ACTs if we were to submit them at all to show the higher sci and math subsections.</p>

<p>We submitted all the scores to his early action school (Chicago) not knowing what the outcome of the October SAT would be, but what about the rest of the schools he'll soon be applying to? These are mainly in the northeast, plus UT (his state safety), possibly U Va or Wash U, definitely Emory.</p>

<p>Here are the scores I'm talking about:</p>

<p>SAT - junior year score - 1350/2020 (cr700, m650, w670) Essay 10</p>

<p>SAT - senior year score - 1510/2260 (cr800, m710, w750) Essay 10</p>

<p>SAT 2 - 720 Bio, 770 World Hist, 780 US Hist</p>

<p>ACT (Senior year) comp: 32 (Eng 34, Math28, Reading 33, Sci 33) Combined Eng/Writing 31 and Essay 8.</p>

<p>ACT (Junior year) comp 32 (Eng 34, Math 31, Reading 33, Sci 29) Combined English/Wrting 33, Essay 10. </p>

<p>Is there any reason to submit the ACT scores along with the SATs?</p>

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<p>I think his SATs are stronger then ACTs, so I would just submit those. I don't think that submitting the ACTs would really hurt him, but it probably won't help him, and will just be a waste of money...</p>

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<p>Cami, I'd say given those details it's SAT all the way. Is he applying for Emory scholars? If so watch your deadlines. :eek:</p>

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<p>With the 1510, there is no reason to submit the ACTs.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much. Sounds as if the verdict is clear. We have been so fixed on the ACTs for so many months that it seemed strange to leave them off. But they are clearly the lower score now.</p>