<p>I took the SAT twice last spring, getting respectively a 2160 and a 2290 (760R, 740M, 790W) with each sub-score being highest on the second sitting. I took the ACT this September just for the heck of it, and actually ended up doing quite well: 34C (35E, 35M, 32R, 35S). I really don't feel like retaking either again. The schools I'm applying to (ivies and the like--SCEA to an HYP) require me to send all sittings from whichever I choose--ACT or SAT. It's weird because the ACT depicts me as a more STEM geared person while the SAT as a humanities person. If it makes a difference, I'm planning on applying to schools listed as a STEM major. The other thing is that I've taken SAT subject tests, and have yet to get my scores back but know I bombed Math 2 and chemistry. I took lit just to fill the 3rd spot and feel as though I got an 800 or at least a 770+. So, what scores should I send? Just ACT and lit subject test, assuming I did as well as I feel? Will a 800 on lit make up for a 32 ACT reading? Or should I send all three things? I may retake the STRM subject tests in November if it will boost my app. Sorry for this being long, but I would really appreciate anyone's thoughts!</p>
<p>Bump it up (sorry)</p>
<p>for most of the top schools you need to send in at least 2 subject tests…</p>
<p>I’m aware. I plan on sending lit and hopefully math 2 for those that do. Many don’t require them if I send just the ACT though, in which case I would be able to send the ACT and just the lit subject test (if that would look best? basically my question).</p>
<p>Many schools that require subject tests don’t require them if you submit the ACT with writing.</p>
<p>yeah for example UPenn wants:</p>
<p>SAT w/ 2 subject tests</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>ACT with writing</p>
<p>This makes ACT a no brainer to me</p>
<p>You can’t send the ACT and one subject test for top schools. You can either send the SAT and 2 subject tests in a package (which means you’ll need two scores and will have to send your SAT. Your ACT just has to be sent by itself and the 2290 and 34 are almost exactly the same. Definitely send the ACT unless your math 2 is miraculously good</p>
<p>Does the 32 on reading look bad? In general I’m not very familiar with the ACT… Also, for colleges that allow me to withhold SAT 2s (like Stanford) would it look better to send all my SAT 1s and the ACT or just the ACT? I feel like 760 SAT reading > 32 ACT reading</p>