Should I take the ACT after doing well on the SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>I was originally going to take both the ACT and the SAT, but it seems I'm much better at the SAT than the ACT. I scored a 2390 on the March SAT, which is apparently equivalent to a 36 on the ACT, but on ACT practice tests, I've only been scoring a 34-35. I am really bad at the science sections in particular; I never have enough time to finish them.</p>

<p>I'm willing to study for the ACT to bring up my scores, but I don't have much time these days due to AP tests coming up. Is it worth it to take the ACT, considering my SAT score? If so, should I take the ACT in June? Or should I take it next September (as a Senior), after I have time to study for it over the summer?</p>

<p>Would it be better not to take the ACT at all?</p>

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<p>No, I don’t think it’s worth it. Why bother? Use that time studying for school/SATIIs or doing ECs or even just relaxing. </p>

<p>Anyway, the difference between even a 36 and 2390 is pretty much insignificant, and anything less than a 36 would be pointless.</p>

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<p>You are correct; it would be better to not take the ACT at all. Invest your remaining time on your studies. Congratulations.</p>

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<p>There is absolutely not necessary to take the ACT. If you get 36 in ACT, you may still need to take SAT for the National Merit. For you with such a high score in SAT, I don’t see why you want to take ACT.</p>