<p>So I got my SAT score back today. I got a 1950. I am trying to get a 2070 so I have to step it up. I studied pretty hard for my first SAT btw. My breakdown was 670 math, 640 reading and writing. </p>
<p>Im wondering which I should take next. </p>
<p>My 2 options I think are </p>
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<li><p>SAT in March, ACT in June, and Subject Tests in May/June.</p></li>
<li><p>ACT in February/April. SAT in June. SAT Subject Tests in May.</p></li>
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<p>The subject tests I would take would be American History and Spanish. Im a native Spanish speaker so that would be extremely easy Im thinking, and the American History test Im taking APUSH now so if I take it in May, the Subject Test would be the day after the AP exam.</p>
<p>I might also take the Math 1 or 2, but am unsure about that. </p>
<p>Option 1 lets me stay in rhytm for SAT, and I have all of May(after AP exams) to study for the ACT. Subject Tests would be one month after AP's as well.</p>
<p>Option 2 lets me study for the ACT now (now is a pretty stuffed academic time), and dedicate an entire month to studying for the SAT. Also having the Subject Tests literally right after AP's.</p>
<p>I dont want to take any senior year if at all possible.</p>
<p>Which route would you guys take?</p>
<p>Would starting to study for the ACT take me out of rhythm for the SAT and therefore I should finish with the SAT before I start with the ACT?</p>
<p>I would focus on whatever test I think I could get a higher score with less effort. I think it’s better to spend all your efforts on one test than to switch back and forth. In other words, I’d rather take the SAT three times than take the SAT twice and ACT in between. I hear prepping for the ACT can screw up your SAT “rhythm” since they’re structured a bit differently. </p>
<p>My counselor advised me today to take the ACT since she said that some kids do better in one than the other (I took the SAT in October). Up to this point, I haven’t a clue as to how the ACT works and what it’s like. I flatly refused because I needed a 35 or 36 to make any substantial difference after looking at concordance tables, and I don’t have the time or motivation to prep for the ACT. </p>
<p>In the end, it’s up to you and you should just be aware that all of this test prep usually takes time (unless you’re one of those freaks who get 2300 first time with no prep while hung over). </p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>My son is a very busy kid and he would not sit through a prep course so we thought we were in trouble. He was given very minimal prep at his college “prep” private school. We enrolled in one of those college planning companines and they offered an online refresher course. He said it was good because they taught him techniques vs. content. I would maybe look into a cheap onlinecourse as a refresher…</p>