@dancelance : I’m arguing because I and CERTAIN that if the stats were the other way around, people like you will be arguing that standardized test scores aren’t the be all and end all, especially if it’s only by 1 point, and that GPA, class rank, AP tests, ECs etc. are much more important. The OP clearly beats the other kid hands down in all those other factors.
Really, check your bias please, people. Academically, the OP wins hands down, trying to argue that the other kid has a 1 point higher ACT score and therefore is academically stronger is just RIDICULOUS!!