Take ACT or not?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm currently doing a gap year and am planning to apply to some top-25 schools when I will be 20-21 years old. The schools that I'm interested in tell me that in my case the SAT/ACT is not required, but that they would look at it if I submit a score.</p>

<p>Should I take the SAT/ACT now to supply an additional factor for admission? This test seems easy and I'm aiming for 31-35. They will be comparing me mostly with slightly younger applicants who are all with SAT/ACT scores, and I feel like I would be at a disadvantage if I don't send in my scores.</p>

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<p>There is no disadvantage to taking it other than the cost and your time. If you score well, use it. If not, don't.</p>

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<p>the ACT isn't all that hard, I found it much easier without the SAT w/o studying. Of course, I was taking Precal and Trig when I took it, so you may want to brush up on that for the math. If nothing else, I'd practice the Science sections a couple of times.</p>