Not So Perfect Score

Test Preparation
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<p>I'm a Junior and scored a 2400 on my SAT the second time taking it. Pretty hype about that, thought my standardized testing days were over. However, I was signed up to take the ACT with my school. I don't particularly want to take it, but my guidance counselor said I should take it regardless. She said that the school wants to look good by having more students with higher scores turning out for the ACT. I know the only reason is "being a team player" and fluffing up my school's aggregate scores</p>

<p>I fear a less-than-stellar recommendation from my counselor, who exhorted me to take the ACT.</p>

<p>For those familiar with the admissions procedure, how much of a difference would it make on my recommendation if she said "X is a team player", or worse, if the quality of the recommendation she will write declines because she was salty that I skipped the ACT?</p>

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<p>Uhm, to answer your question, none. Honestly they really don’t care as much you think they do. Congratulations on the SAT score though, way to humble brag.</p>

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<p>Honestly, if you have a good relationship with your counselor then I wouldn’t worry about it. If on the other hand you don’t really know her, I would definitely take it to make sure that you get a good recommendation. Unless of course you have practiced the ACT and done horribly. Tbh, if you have a 2400 on your SAT it’s reasonable to assume you will do fine on your ACT. </p>

<p>It doesn’t really matter at this point, enjoy 2400 heaven and freeroll the ACT </p>

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<p>I would probably just take it, no extra prep. You’re clearly good at standardized testing. </p>

<p>Appease the almighty counselor.</p>

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<p>That’s honestly the dumbest thing ever.</p>

<p>At the end of the day though, you’re going to be relying on your Guidance Counselor recommendation when applying to top schools.</p>

<p>So just do it.</p>

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<p>Aight, thanks for responding. I appreciate it. I’ll end up taking the test. </p>