Predicament with UPENN Early

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>So here's what happened. Last December for the kicks I took the ACT exam. I wasn't really intending on taking it seriously. It was more just to see how it was.</p>

<p>Well, then, I find out that my Dad, who registered me for the test, sent the scores to Brown, Stanford, UPENN, and Yale. Imagine my surprise. On the ACT I got: English 30; Mathematics 34; Reading 33; Science 27; Combined E&W 28. Composite Score of 31.</p>

<p>I have a pretty good cumulative SAT. In November 2010, I got: R730;M800;W650
In June 2011, I got: R770;M760;W740. Therefore, 2310.</p>

<p>I'm applying early for UPENN, so, if nothing works, I have to take the September ACT if I want to replace the test for the early deadline.</p>

<p>First Question: Is there any way that I can retract that first test?</p>

<p>Second Question: How good is a score of 31?</p>

<p>Third Question: If colleges (specifically UPENN) see my SAT and then that ACT score, what do you think they will do? Would it be cause to reject me? Keep in mind my July SAT scores are a lot more recent.</p>

<p>Fourth Question: Should I set the ACT to immediately send the scores? Or, can I send it when the score reports come out?</p>

<p>Thanks for helping me out!</p>

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<li>You already sent in the scores… so no</li>
<li>If you send in your SAT score you should be fine</li>
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<p>No, sorry. However, you can redeem yourself by re-taking and getting a higher score.</p>

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<p>Not bad at all. A 31 is the 97th percentile: [ACT</a> Score Information: National Ranks for Test Scores and Composite Score](<a href=“ACT Test Scores | ACT Scoring | ACT”>ACT Test Scores | ACT Scoring | ACT)</p>

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<p>No, they will consider your highest score. If you are really worried though, just re-take the ACT and take it seriously this time.</p>

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<p>You can send it when the scores come out, but it will cost $10 per school. Listing them blindly before you take the test (or up until a few days after, i think) allows you to send them for free.</p>