Hello College Confidential!
I just took the SAT in January and got a 2370, and from that, I have a superscore of a 2380. Now I’m pondering whether or not I should take the ACT. I am completely new to this test and have no idea how to study for it. Should I completely eliminate everything I learned from studying the SAT and relearn? I was planning to take the ACT this April, and now I’m also confused as to whether or not I should take the optional essay, even though the SAT already had an essay portion. Don’t colleges just need one writing section? Also, does this writing score affect your overall composite? Let’s say your composite is a 36, but your essay is a 9. Would that affect your composite score? Finally, if you send that score to colleges, does that essay get sent as well, or can you opt out of sending that essay?
Thanks guys! I have no clue about the ACT and its contents. Better get studying!