Should I take the ACT and if so, with or without writing?

<p>I'm currently a high school senior and will be entering college fall of 2011. I currently have two SAT scores: 2060 (620 CR, 780 M, 660 W) and 2070 (590 CR, 730 M, 750 W). My SAT subject test scores are currently Math II 800 and Physics 800. I plan on applying to top schools such as Princeton, MIT, UChicago, Cornell etc.</p>

<p>I have been contemplating a long time whether or not I should do the ACT. Just few days ago, I finally did an ACT practice test with absolutely no preparation at all and got a 33: (28 E, 36 M, 34 R, 33 S). I believe that if I really do the test, I could get at least 34, which is said to be equivalent to a 2260 on the SAT. My combined highest score on each section on the SAT is only 2150, which is no where near 2260. Moreover, I doubt I will be able to push my 620 reading up any more.</p>

<p>I plan on applying to UChicago and MIT early action and MIT requires writing. I understand that if I were to do writing, my English/Writing Score would be no more than 30. However, this is not reflective of my SAT Writing which is 750. But, nonetheless, a 34 would be much better than a 2150 on my SAT.</p>

<p>So should I take the ACT? Should I take writing? Should I only send my SAT scores/ACT scores or both (keeping in mind I want to send my SAT Subject Test scores as well)? How will colleges judge my SAT/ACT scores and their respective sections?</p>

<p>Thank you for taking your time to read my post and I look forward to your responses. Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Take the ACT. Definitely take the one w/ Writing.</p>

<p>Send the test score that’s better (most likely the ACT).</p>

<p>Agreed. You have nothing to lose.</p>