<p>Considering retaking ACT and/or SAT to see if I can boost my resume a little more for very selective universities. On my first try, I scored a 33 composite ACT (35 english, 35 math, 32 reading, 31 science) and a 2130 SAT (680 CR, 760 math, 690 writing with an 8 on the essay). Currently planning to retake SAT, is it worth it to retake ACT too, especially if I can get them superscored?</p>
<p>Any and all feedback is appreciated</p>
<p>It depends on what kind of university you want to get into, and how confident you are. From a raw perspective, I would say no. 33 is an outstanding score, that will get you into most universities. English and Math are the two content-based ACT sections. This means they are the easiest to improve. Science and Reading are primarily skill-based, making them harder to improve. I personally would not risk taking a lower score unless you are trying to get into a top-20 school and lack some of the other top credentials.</p>
<p>You do make some good points. I definitely plan on applying to some top 20 universities that may be reaches. What bothers me is that I was one stinking point short of a 34 composite, (stupid to complain about a 33, I know). I’m wondering if retaking the ACT with a goal of 34-35 as opposed to 33 is worth it. In other words, how much more would a 34-35 help me than a 33? I definitely think I can raise my SAT score, especially since, in comparison to the ACT, almost every school super scores the SAT.</p>
<p>I would personally try again on the ACT. In my opinion, if you did better on the ACT than SAT why bother taking the SAT again when you can do even better on another ACT? Yes, they don’t superscore, but a 33+ is very impressive, and I find changing SAT scores a little more difficult.</p>
<p>Thanks tsarax. I think I’ve decided to retake the ACT, particularly because the first time I took it (through the school) the written section was not included, which would bind me to submitting my SAT score. After taking both tests, I can definitively say that I’m better at the ACT and strongly prefer to submit that. If for whatever reason I bomb this ACT then I simply submit my SAT and original ACT and accept that it’s a slightly weaker score.</p>
<p>The better the score, the harder it is to improve. Here’s a nice little chart for you. GL</p>
<p><a href=“http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percent-Student-Senior-Year-Score-Gain-Loss-2012.pdf[/url]”>http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percent-Student-Senior-Year-Score-Gain-Loss-2012.pdf</a></p>