mediocre sat math score vs good act math BUT horrible essay....advice?

Applying to College
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<p>i know these are great scores, but i have a problem. i want to major in math/science, but my sat 1 math score is sort of low. in contrast my act math score is pretty high,BUT my essay is really bad. heres the break-down:</p>

<p>sat: 2260
cr:800
math:700 <--------
writing: 760, 10 essay</p>

<p>act: 34
eng: 35
math: 35 <-------
reading: 36
science: 31
writing: 6/12 essay <-----THIS is whats bothering me.</p>

<p>if i just choose both, wont colleges see the bad act essay and think Gee, this kid either sucks at writing or was just lucky for the sat? but i also want to show a good math score b/c im into math/science.</p>

<p>i greatly appreciate any advice. im applying to uc berkeley, ucla, uc san diego, and univeristy of southern california.</p>

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<p>Either is so much above average for all of those schools that I wouldn't worry about it. If applying as a science major and the school makes you declare, I'd use the ACT.</p>

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<p>700 is mediocre?</p>

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<p>haha 700 is really not a bad score, but for some of my more outspoken (ie arrogant) classmates, the score is most definitely "unacceptable."</p>

<p>anyone else have some input :)?</p>

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<p>Just send in both. The colleges will choose what they think are the best.</p>

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<p>You have no dilemma.. send both jesus</p>

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<p>ok...so theyll just choose whichever is best right?</p>