Well, this sucks. Back to square one.

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<p>Here's my sob story:</p>

<p>I took the May SAT test and scored a 2320 (with a 1590/1600). Good for me, I know. I was pretty thrilled, since I'm applying to Cornell, MIT, Princeton, and Duke, and my score was sufficiently competitive for these schools. Then I realized I still had to take two subject tests. No big deal, I thought, since Math II is a cinch and physics isn't that much harder. I figured I'd take the two in October, score a couple 800s, and be on my merry way. But no such luck.</p>

<p>As it turns out, all three remaining SAT administration dates fall on days where I have scheduling conflicts. And unlike the average Ivy applicant, I care about these conflicts a hell of a lot more than test taking. So there's no compromise there. As luck would have it, however, all remaining ACT dates work out for me. So as of now, it looks like I'm going to be taking the ACT. Unfortunately for me, I am completely unfamiliar with this test, and have no idea where to get started.</p>

<p>So here's my question for you seasoned ACT veterans: what are the best study books and strategies for someone like me, a 2320 SAT student who knows nothing about the ACT and wants to score in the 35+ range come September?</p>

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<p>I don’t get why you’re taking the ACT if you’re missing SAT2s? Seemed pretty clear from the MIT info session that they want math and science SAT2s and it didn’t matter if you also submitted the ACT or SAT 1.</p>

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<p>Contact college board and request alternate testing dates.</p>

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<p>I second relax’s advice.</p>

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<p>PioneerJones I’m in the same boat… is it because of cross country? The things is, you can’t reschedule unless it’s a “championship” event, or something you have to qualify for. I know, it sucks.</p>

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<p>^It is for cross country. October 9 is Nike South, the meet we host and the largest meet in the South. The November test date falls on the same day as our Regional meet, and the December date is the same day as Nationals. So yes, they are all championship events. Looks like I may have to arrange an alternate test date.</p>

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<p>I don’t suppose the College Board ever offers the SAT on a Sunday, does it?</p>

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<p>I think they offer Sunday tests for religious reasons. <a href=“https://sat.collegeboard.com/register/special-circumstances[/url]”>https://sat.collegeboard.com/register/special-circumstances&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Don’t forget to take the ACT with writing and for MIT you will still need 2 SAT subject tests. 1 math and 1 science.</p>

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<p>You can get a reschedule for championship events? So I can get a reschedule for the Nov test date that’s on regional weekend???</p>

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<p>^^For our situation, no. Does anyone know if the rescheduled date can be BEFORE the official one?</p>

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<p>Well, I have no religious excuse that the College Board would find credible. Looks like I’m seriously screwed here. I’m gonna have to miss a meet.</p>

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<p>It seems the discussion here has digressed from my original question:</p>

<p>What are the best ACT prep materials for a high-scoring aspirant like myself?</p>

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<p>Just say your Jewish and take them on Sunday.</p>

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<p>1296 Questions and the official book. Judging from your SAT score, you’re “knowledgeable” enough to do well on the ACT. So all you need to do is take practice tests until you get comfortable with the ACT. Easy as that.</p>