<p>I just got my score for the sat back-1960. it's my 3rd time taking it and I got the EXACT SAME score!! it's an okay score for most of my colleges but i really wanted a higher score for my reach schools(tufts,brandeis,bu) which are all regular decision apps. for me. should i take the act? some of my freinds have taken it and said it was easier? </p>
<p>my only main concern is will it get to the colleges in time for regular decision if I take it on december 13th? how long does an act score w/ writing typically take to be sent to a college?</p>
<p>otherwise i will just send only my sat score :/</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>btw with your 1960, BU is a match unless applying for full ride</p>
<p>Try the ACT this Saturday as a standby - who knows you may do extremely well and it will give you a chance to become familiar with the exam. And you’ll be able to take it a second time in December.</p>
<p>Seriously though, I got a 181 on the PSAT but a 31 on the ACT. As you can see, there’s a huge difference between my projected SAT score and my ACT score. Seeing how you did significantly better than me on the SAT, you certainly have a chance at scoring very well on the ACT. I definitely recommend taking it - it could give you a better chance in admissions and could give you an edge in scholarships.</p>
<p>And yes, Dec ACT will be acceptable for RD.</p>