<p>If it was a disadvantage to submit just the ACT, Yale would require everyone to submit SAT 2's... The admissions officers I've talked to were all really cool, and just said, to be honest, they really don't care when it comes to SAT vs. ACT. It's really a small part that just gets you through the 'door,' and puts your transcript in perspective (however if you aren't from the midwest and you take the ACT, it might be questionable). Hence, why Yale seems to emphasize the importance of the high school transcript over any other statistical document.</p>
<p>Last year, when planning standardized testing, I emailed the admissions officer for my region and asked him if submitting SAT2s in addition to my ACT would be helpful. He told me to just submit the ACT, and anything more would just be unnecessary.</p>
<p>well my only problem is i have taken the SAT2 and only like 1/3 scores (lit). i was told that the admissions council saw every SAT you ever took, so even if i do retake some SATs, they will still see the other scores and might hinder my chances.any advice?</p>
<p>^^Yes, colleges will see scores for every SAT (I and II) you've taken from Grade 9 on. (That's going to change for the class of 2010, when CB reinstitutes score choice.)</p>
<p>joyo -- Are you satisfied that you've gotten the best ACT score you're capable of? If you think you can improve your score with some additional prep, go for it. Unless you have a hook (e.g., you're a recruited athlete, talented URM, development case, child of a celebrity) a 31 is on the low side for Yale.</p>
<p>joyo -- Unlike the SAT, with the ACT YOU get to decide which of your sittings to submit to colleges. So if you take it a third time (or a tenth time!) no college need ever know unless you say the word; you will be able to pick the score you like best -- presumably your highest composite from a single sitting -- and ask ACT to send only that score to colleges.</p>
<p>I think you're saying you've already taken it three times. If so, it's probably not worthwhile to take it again. Unless you have some concrete reason to believe you could improve your score now, the general rule is that, after three times, you've probably achieved your personal best.</p>
<p>OK, so I signed up for the ACT a few weeks ago for Sept. 13. I can take that test and have results before the SCEA deadline. From practice tests, I am estimating I will score between 32 and 34. Is that good (enough)? </p>
<p>And should I retake my Math II that I got the 620 on?</p>