Should I take the ACT?

Test Preparation
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<p>November of last year I took the SAT for the first time and got</p>

<p>totals 2040
critical readings 660
writings 670
mathermaytacs 710</p>

<p>I was able to get the 670 writing with a total score of 7 on my essay (lol)
so I think critical reading is my weakest section, and I think I might get a more impressive ACT score than SAT (this true?).</p>

<p>I will take the SAT about a week from now for the last time, I haven't really studied so I don't think the score will jump over 100 points. Probably more like 30 to 60. I dunno.</p>

<p>Take the act? will it look bad to have taken both or not at all?</p>

<p>Also, can anybody point to a very known to be true source for info on how to do well on the SAT essay? I don't really want to get another 3 and 4.</p>

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<p>it won't look bad to take both, it just depends on how you feel. if you think you can do better, then you should take it. maybe buy a practice book first and see how you do on a practice test. </p>

<p>i got a 12 on my sat essay-the main thing they want to see is that you understand the question and intelligently respond with 3 examples that proves/disproves whatever they give you. always read that quotation before the actual prompt to get an idea of what they want, and try to work it in maybe as a hook or as a conclusion if it's effective. Use strong vocabulary and complex sentence structure, and you should be fine. good luck</p>