Undecided About Test Scores

Applying to College
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Hi all,
So I recently received my ACT scores, and I’m at a bit of a conundrum.
My scores:
E 33
M 33
R 34
S 32
No essay score as of yet.
Overall: 33

The thing is, I want to major in CS or Physics (I haven’t decided yet), and I’m not sure which scores I should be sending out: These, or my two other SAT scores (I may have gone overkill with the testing :))
SAT:
First SAT:
R: 710
M: 780
W: 590
Total: 2070

Second SAT:
R: 690
M: 750
W: 650
Total: 2090

I’ve demonstrated my interest in math/physics/cs in the classes I’ve taken and the AP scores I’ve received; I’m taking multivariable calculus my senior year, and gotten 5’s on APCS, AP Calc BC, and AP Physics 1 (Taking the C-level course this year).

The point is, does it look better to show off the fact that I can do math in yet another score, or the fact that I can do academics in general? I’d send the 33 score in a heartbeat if I had done better on the math section, however, the somewhat low score on both math and science relative to the two times I took the SAT leave something to be desired. How much would sending ACT instead of SAT hurt/benefit me?
Thanks a lot for any responses!

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SAT 1 Math is not really an accurate predictor of your math abilities in general. The fact that you got a 5 in AP Calc BC and are taking multivariable calculus (which is extremely advanced) senior year already speaks to your skills as a mathematician. A’s/B’s in those 2 math classes is enough to tell admissions committees that you are strong at math.
An A/B in AP Comp Sci and AP Physics 1 will also tell colleges of your ability in those two areas.

33 is better than a 2090, and is even slightly better than your superscored 2140 (On ACT’s website, a 33 corresponds to roughly a 2180). I would just send the ACT to save money.

Have you taken the Math 2 subject test? If you haven’t, think about taking it. With your math abilities, it should be a cakewalk.

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Yeah I did :slight_smile:
800/800, I also just took the SAT physics, but haven’t gotten it back yet. I do appreciate the advice though, I’ll likely end up sending my ACT to most of my colleges.