<p>I took SAT twice and got a good score ( M780, CR760, W800). I would like to apply for top schools. Is it necessary that I should take ACT also...because some of my friends who got decent scores in SAT are taking ACT too. I am in a dilemma as to what to do ..cause i don't want to waste my time studying for ACT but at the sametime i don't want to lose my chances at those schools. One of my freind's mom (sho works as a GC ) said it's good to show scores from both tests, while my GC says no need for that. what's your opinion?</p>
<p>I'd like to know as well</p>
<p>How are your SAT II scores? If they're as good as your sat scores, don't even bother taking the ACT.</p>
<p>SAT II scores:</p>
<p>Math IIC 800
Chemistry 750 (retaking cause I know I can do better)
US history 690</p>
<p>any more advice please</p>
<p>Unless a specific college tells you otherwise, it's never strictly necessary to take the Brand A test if you have already achieved good scores on Brand B (or the other way around). Check the college Web sites for their requirements, and check the College Board College QuickFinder college profiles of scores, e.g., </p>
<p>to see if your scores are competitive for the college(s) you are applying to, and don't worry about another brand of test if you did well enough on the first brand. </p>
<p>See the featured thread on the Parents Forum "How</a> do top scorers on tests fail to gain admission to top schools?" for information on what else matters besides test scores for getting into the more competitive colleges. </p>
<p>Good luck in your applications.</p>
<p>Don't worry about a 750 in chem, unless you KNOW you can get an 800.</p>
<p>But otherwise, with your scores don't bother with the act.</p>
<p>Thanks tokenadult for the info. My parents are asking me to take ACT just once to be on the safer side. I personally think that I should enjoy rest of the summer, reading Deathly hollows and finishing my summer work. Let's see where it goes :)</p>