<p>I'm currently a rising senior with a terribly low ACT score. I plan on prepping from now until the fall by completing the Princeton 1,296 and taking a few practice exams. Should I take the September and October ACT? I would like to take it twice to assure improvement. Is October too late for seniors to retake exams? Any suggestions?</p>
<p>October isn’t too late. November is barely too late. And if you’re applying early, even December should be fine. Or is that just California?</p>
<p>You’ll be fine with September, October, November, and maybe even December depending on what school you want to go to. Some schools allow you to submit an updated score later after you’ve applied.</p>
<p>Try not to take it too many times, especially if your college requires all testing sessions/results. It may hurt your chances. If you have only taken it once or twice in the past, you should be fine taking it 2 more times, but if you’ve already taken it three times, study hard and take it one more time. Remember, this only applies if your college specifically requests all sessions.</p>
<p>Barely any colleges require that you send all sessions.</p>
<p>Wow, I have more chances than I thought to retake it. I really would like to apply early to PSU, but my ACT score is too low right now.</p>
<p>For regular admission, the Sep, Oct or Dec ACT is usually fine (there is no Nov ACT); if you are intending to apply early action or early decision, you usually have to take ACT by no later than Oct, and for some Sep. The Oct ACT is last one for Penn State’s “priority date” application.</p>
<p>I knew seniors that were taking the ACT all the way through december last year for various reasons, so it can be done. I would say definitely take the September, but be sure to study for it extra hard. You don’t want to take it more times that you have to and the two final test dates shouldn’t be an obvious fall back unless you truly want a much higher score. </p>
<p>So plan accordingly this summer to take and score well on the September test. It will make the college application process so much easier</p>
<p>October is not too late. How many times have you already taken it? Have you tried the SAT?</p>
<p>In my experience, those two ACTs are the easiest. They are the perfect opportunity to raise your scores.</p>
<p>Study, Take 'em</p>
<p>I only took the ACT once so September and October will be my 2nd and 3rd time. I just picked up the red book and the Princeton 1,296 so I’m beginning my prep tomorrow.</p>