High SAT but Low ACT

<p>I have a high SAT score but a low ACT score. Should I send both of them? My counselor said it doesn't matter because they will only consider your highest score. What do you think? Thanks a lot.</p>

<p>I am currently experiencing a similar dilemma. However, my college advisor responded the same way yours’ did. I received a 32 on my ACT but only a 1370 on my SAT (Georgetown only looks at CR+M). Is that a dramatic difference?</p>

<p>Its quite common to do significantly better on one standarized test over another. Most people in fact give both a try to figure out which one they are better at.</p>

<p>If you did significantly higher on the SAT, there’s no reason to send the ACT. Most schools will consider only your highest score (note: I said most), but really, why risk it? Why would they want a lower score as well?</p>

<p>If some of your colleges allow score choice, just submit the SAT. (plus you’re saving $10 per college)</p>

<p>However, if others want you to send all of them, you have to send 'em all. Your GC is right…colleges only care about the highest score.</p>

<p>BUMP… I have an additional question. What if I’m applying to top colleges like IVY league colleges?</p>

<p>Even if they say they only consider the highest score, theres always a slight bias when they see a low score. Just send the SAT. Saves money and makes your application stronger.</p>