Send ACT scores?

Test Preparation
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<p>I started this in Admissions but didn't get too many responses:</p>

<p>I got my SAT score back, and I'm very pleased. It's a 2190 (790M, 740 W, 660 CR), which is a big improvement from my 2060 and much better than I thought I'd get. But now that my SAT score is significantly better, I'm wondering if I should send my ACT scores. I took the ACT in April and got 31 (33 Math, 34 English (9 essay), 29 reading, 28 science). Should I bother to send this score now? I'm guessing it's slightly worse than my SAT score. Would colleges look at this as my having done well on both tests, or would having a lower ACT score than it's SAT equivalent hurt my chances? I'm applying to CSUs, UCs and USC.</p>

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<p>Go with both. 31 is a great score and just shows that you mastered both tests, which is a plus.</p>

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<p>Bump...anyone else?</p>

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<p>bump.........</p>

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<p>I don't see the point in giving the ACT.</p>

<p>YOur SAT is high enough and west coast schools care about the SAT.</p>

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<p>Well I figured since I took it I might as well send the score...unless of course it would hurt my application. Any other input?</p>

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<p>i dont think it would hurt your score, those colleges look at the sat, which you did good on, giving them your act is just bonus info which will probebly only help you ( since you got a good score). i basically just repeated what everyone else said, but w/e.</p>

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<p>Our HS GC suggested we just send the SATs & our HS transcript lists the ACT & SAT anyway. He says most of the schools my son is applying to are mainly interested in the SAT anyway, especially the SAT IIs, which my son did well on. He says if the schools really want the ACT, they can ask that it be sent as well, but most will note what is listed on the official HS transcript as well.
You can ask your GC for further guidance about the particular schools you're applying to & what is listed on your HS transcript.</p>

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<p>I don't think my high school transcript shows ACT scores, just SAT. Could I just put my ACT score on the application without sending an official score report? If they want one later would they just request it?</p>

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<p>It's best to double-check with the schools you're applying to. Our school's GC says that it's fine to list the scores on your ap & the college can ask for confirmation if needed, but then again our HS lists all ACT & SAT scores on the transcript as well. The GC says that the colleges he's familiar with generally trust what is written on the ap, as it can be checked anyway.</p>

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<p>All right thanks. Any other opinions out there?</p>