Sending SAT, ACT, or both? (2360 vs. 34)

Applying to College
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<p>I took the SAT in November and scored a 2360, with these scores:</p>

<p>800CR/800M/760W (72MC 11E)</p>

<p>I realize the 2360 converts to around a 35 on the ACT (and if the 760 is disregarded like at some schools, then it would be a 36) but my ACT score makes up for my lack in English:</p>

<p>Composite: 34
English: 36
Math: 35
Reading: 33
Science: 32
Combined English/Writing: 36 (36/12 essay)</p>

<p>Should I just send my SAT, or should I send both? Would sending the 34 prove to be detrimental to my application or would it help by making up for the 760 in English?</p>

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<p>I do not think the ACT score will hurt you, that is damn impressive. Send both. But if you only want to send one, send the SAT! Either way, so jealous of your scores.</p>

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<p>My scores are decent, but my GPA is pretty low, so it puts me out of the running for a lot of colleges that I would have liked to attend. So you think I should send both? How about sending both to colleges that dont look at the writing section of the SAT?</p>

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<p>Oh you’ve got to be kidding me, a 34 on the ACT and a 2360 on the SAT are both 99+ percentile, FANTASTIC scores; don’t sell yourself short. If I were you I would send both because hey, I spent enough time to take the tests, might as well let the colleges know that I did great on both.</p>

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<p>Writing portion costed you the 2400 too eh?:confused: same here.</p>

<p>Anyway, send just the SAT. That’s what I would do.</p>

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<p>Hm you’re right. I had another question-- if I put both scores on the common app, do all colleges see those scores or only until I send the official reports?</p>

<p>Oh yeah and it sucks about the writing section. Whatever. Stuff happens for a reason I guess.</p>

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<p>All colleges will see those scores, but the ones that count are the ones you officially send.</p>

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<p>Alright thanks a ton man.</p>

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<p>Send both to all colleges. Nothing wrong with a 760 writing. These are great scores.</p>

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<p>Send both.
Most colleges will take whichever one they consider better</p>

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<p>Send only the SAT. The art of communication and persuasion is subtle, but less is almost always more. Why clutter or draw the eye away from a 1600/2360?</p>

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<p>I would send only the SAT. Why send a 1510 (34 ACT converted) when you have a 1600? Show them perfection and perfection only.</p>

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<p>^Agreed. Writing is the least regarded of the three subjects. No need to send your less impressive ACT just to recover those measly 40 writing points.</p>

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<p>My vote is also for just SAT</p>

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<p>Also, remember that some schools do not consider the writing section at all when evaluating applicants (UChicago and Cornell come to mind).</p>

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<p>For those saying no to the ACT, should I remove it from my common app as well? Or should I leave it on there but not send the official reports?</p>

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<p>Remove it from the Common App. For example, I have a 2200 SAT and 34 ACT and there is no trace of the SAT on my Common App.</p>

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<p>Hm. Alright, I’ll do that then. Thanks for the information. Congrats on UChicago by the way! I’ve seen you around the forums a lot so I thought I would say it haha.</p>

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<p>Not a problem. Haha thanks!</p>