<p>Is retaking the SAT/ACT worth it? I am applying for junior transfer to top notch schools. I got a 30 or 31 in high school, don't remember.</p>
<p>Hey xfer - your scores look within range of being competitive to most schools even as a freshmen. By your junior year, they mean so little, I wouldn't even waste your time preparing for standardized tests again. Your college GPA is going to be by far the most important piece of information the adcom will consider, so I think you're in pretty good shape already.</p>
<p>I agree. They wouldn't carry much weight now.</p>
<p>Try this one on for size, </p>
<p>College GPA: 3.7 (sophomore)
ACT:21</p>
<p>I should probably schedule a retake asap?</p>
<p>Well yes then. What happened?</p>
<p>Didn't challenge myself in high school and got left behind. I got accepted into a state university and fell in love with learning. You see where this is going... </p>
<p>It seems odd they would let a sophomore in college take the ACT</p>
<p>Well there is no age limit. I'm glad for you with the turn around. Keep the good work going!</p>
<p>I'm retaking it...you should have enough time to prepare over break, thats my plan!</p>
<p>Oink Brown,</p>
<p>You are in the EXACT position I am. I also slacked off in high school and hated learning. Now I have decided I want to pursue a profession in collegiate academia. I am also at a state school with a GPA of 3.8. My ACT score was also low. I plan to transfer after my sophomore year. So you all think that it would be good to retake it? </p>
<p>Also, if I want to attend a school in the North East, would it be better to take the SAT? Or is the ACT fine? Or both?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>I wouldn't retake anything. A 31 is adequate and, given your junior standing, will not detract from your application at all.</p>
<p>What would be the cut off for not taking it again? 30?</p>
<p>The first step would be to check with the institution that you are applying to and make sure they will look at a test score from when your in college. I dont think there is any certain cutoff. The best way to judge if you would benefit from re taking is looking at the college or scholarship requirements; if you would be a few points (1-3 on ACT) I would consider it. That would be the best way, I think.</p>
<h1>nineteen,</h1>
<p>That's my plan too. I cannot wait to destroy this test, redemption will be sweet :) Unless they sit me next to a seventh grader, that could throw me off</p>