Is there any true benefit in taking SAT/SAT II's versus ACT for Yale EA?

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<p>I'm going to apply early action to Yale in a few weeks, and I am currently registered to take the SAT subject tests in math2, biology (m), and literature tomorrow morning.</p>

<p>I just became aware that I can submit my ACT score in lieu of my SAT and all SAT subject tests. Does anyone know if there is any benefit that could come of me submitting the SAT/SAT IIs as well as the ACT? </p>

<p>I ask this because I haven't really been studying for SAT IIs as much as I would like, and I though I believe I could get some decent scores (high 700s/800) tomorrow by pulling some intense studying now, is it really worth the energy for just another standardized test?</p>

<p>my ACT score is 36 composite; E-35, M-35, R-36, S-36, essay - 9 (took once)</p>

<p>my SAT score is 2280 composite CR-780, M-790, W-710 (took once)</p>

<p>Right now, I would rather just postpone my test date for the subject tests until december or january, when I can have more study time. I feel that my composite ACT is strong enough to show the Yale adcoms that I am capable as far as standardized testing is concerned, and the subject tests won't really do anything to change that.</p>

<p>May I have some opinions on this please?</p>

<p>I have to make a decision soon...</p>

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<p>ACT with writing is sufficient, and you can't improve over a 36, haha. If you want to show that your ACT is not a fluke, feel free to submit your SAT I as well. But it's not necessary to take the SAT subject tests, especially when you don't feel well prepared.</p>

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<p>Just wondering, was the act easier?</p>

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<p>I certainly thought so.</p>

<p>I took the SAT in Jan '08 whereas I took the ACT in Sep '08, so I may have just grown in test-taking skills or something like that...</p>

<p>But if you haven't taken the ACT yet, and you're looking to boost your standardized test score area of the app, I definitely recommend it.</p>