SAT scores

Test Preparation
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<p>hi, im applying to Northwestern and they only require either the sat I OR the ACT. I took the ACT and got a 29, 11 on the essay. I also took the SAT I and got a 1930.
math-740
verbal-590
writing-600. According to the statistics of their past applicants, I fall short of the middle 50% in the verbal. their verbal is 640-740, but i fall into the math ranges. Should i report these scores on my application , or will this hurt me more than help me?</p>

<p>Also, same goes for my SAT II scores. it's only RECOMMENDED that i take them, but i got low 600's and high 500's on them. should i put them on my application?
thanks</p>

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<p>bump, its important!</p>

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<p>Show the 29</p>

<p>Also, when a school says RECOMMENDED, it pretty much means you have to.</p>

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<p>Anyone else have a different take?</p>

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<p>seriously, recommended does mean you have to take it, usuall that is........uhhhhhh, 29 is prolly the better bet.</p>

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<p>thanx. I am definitely reporting the 29 but I can also submit my SAT scores, cuz they'll consider those as well. Should i do this? or will this hurt my chances?</p>

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<p>bumppppp, please!</p>

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<p>Don't send them in.........</p>

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<p>The tactically correct thing would be to send the ACT score only. However, I don't think sending the SATs will necessarily tarnish your app. It would be nicer if the SAT I CR/M scores were reversed. In the end, if the school wants you they will favor the scores that favor you, SAT or ACT.</p>

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<p>Wow prettty in pink... you and i are SO close in SAT's it's ridiculous... although i didn't study the first time 740M 580CR 600W (1920) that was march, and then 740M 670CR 650W (2060) but my ACT is a 33 overall, and sat2's are like 2200 combined... but yeah just maybe study again and take them</p>

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<p>collegebooundkorean...well, yeah, thats a good idea, buttt i dont have time to retake them. apps are due the first of nov.</p>

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<p>ouch...sry then...</p>