<p>It seems that many near-perfect or high scorers on the SAT still take the ACT. Even if they do better on one than the other, is it worth taking both?</p>
<p>It’s good just to take both to see which one you can score higher on most easily. But if you get 2300+ on the SAT or 34+ on the ACT, I wouldn’t see any purpose in taking the other test since it’d probably benefit you more just to practice the one you’re doing best on.</p>
<p>I’ve asked my kids to take both. If one is significantly higher then the other, then that’s what they’ll submit. If the scores are roughly equivalent, then they’ll submit both to show that neither is a fluke.</p>
<p>What if my SAT score is high but my predicted ACT score is maybe about 100-200 pts lower (when converted to the SAT equivalent)? Should I still send both?</p>
<p>What do you mean by “predicted ACT score?” Colleges only want to see the real, official score. I don’t think it’s possible to send a prediction.</p>
<p>I would just send the SAT score if the difference between them is ~200 points.</p>
<p>schools are going to take your highest score. it doesn’t matter whether it’s the SAT or ACT.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, it’s worthwhile looking at the school policy with regards to highest section score. i’ve noticed that many schools will superscore the SAT but not the ACT. not really sure how often this is an advantage or a reason to take the SAT, but it’s worth noting.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<p>Bill scores a 32 on the ACT in June. that’s equivalent to a 2140 on the SAT.</p>
<p>Now, Bill scores a 720r, 680m, 690w in March and 670r, 720m, 710w in May. Per test date, Bill’s highest score is 2100, but superscored he earns a 2150.</p>
<p>By predicted score, I mean the score that I’ve been getting on practice ACT tests. Thanks for your help, everyone. I think it would help if I explain my situation: I scored a 2360 on the SAT on my first sitting in March, so if I get a 34-35 on the ACT, shoudl I still send both scores?</p>
<p>I would still take the ACT. If you get a 34 or below, only send the SAT. If you get a 35 I would send both(your SAT score is about equivalent to a 35). If you get a 36, only send the ACT. Most people do better on one test depending on their learning style. I got a 2020 on the SAT(granted, it was only during 10th grade) and then junior year I got a 34 on the ACT the first time I took it. My cousin got a 30 on her ACT and then a 2240 on her SAT, so she was the opposite of me. Who knows, you might be the opposite of me and get a lower ACT score, or you just might be a super genius and get a 36. Either way it can’t hurt to take it =].</p>
<p>TAKE BOTH tests! Take them 2 or 3 times
- SAT (General), plus at list 2 SAT (Subject Tests)
- ACT</p>
<p>Please,
Study hard for SATs and ACT, write good essays during the application process!
SATs and ACT score is very, very important extremely important for admission!</p>
<p>I did Princeton review lasses, improved my score by 200 +, but also i would HIGHLY RECCOMAND TAKING SAT CLASSES ESP FROM KAPLAN, OR PRINCETON REVIEW.</p>
<p>The only benefit would be potentially scoring higher on one of the tests. I don’t really see that happening, so I decided that it wouldn’t be worth it to spend $50 on the SAT after getting a satisfactory ACT score.</p>