<p>Ok I’ve always known that my CR is subpar, but I’ve heard that colleges kind of just use SAT scores as a check off/ rather than a hook. Like when your above a certain level, raising your score won’t make a big difference. I am well aware that the cream of the crop (HYPS) are extremely difficult to get into for unhooked applicants like me, but which of the following options would help me most at this point:</p>
<p>a) forgoing ACT, and studying hard and getting a 750+ on SAT II Lit (which is harder than SAT CR), giving me more free time for apps/school/sports</p>
<p>b) Taking time out of apps/school to practice for ACT and getting a 35 or 36</p>
<p>c) both…which would be very hard, but I’d do it if it improved my chances significantly for top schools</p>