<p>I am applying to the University of Pacific. I don't want to do Pacific's commonapp, because I don't like commonapp's essay's. Pacific's own essay prompt is much easier for me. However, I have a problem. Pacific's own application requires that I submit ACT scores, whereas the commonapp does not. I totally bombed the ACT (22). What should I do?</p>
<p>Option 1: Go with the CommonApp and just man up with the essay's
Option 2: Just send the ACT score, but have an easier essay.</p>
<p>Background Info:
I received a letter in the mail giving me a priority as a distinctive candidate.
I want to major in Pre-Med.
SAT score: 1680 (580 540 560)
GPA: 3.82</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>“Essays” does not have an apostrophe.</p>
<p>Isn’t the last section of the Common App “Pick your own topic” anyway?</p>
<p>If you can’t write essays that you don’t want to write, perhaps you aren’t ready to go to college.</p>
<p>CSIHSIS, you’re being a little harsh there. I myself would rather have done some of the non-Common App essays just because they’re more creative and intrigue me more. I still did the Common App because it was simpler applying to so many colleges. I’d say just do the common app’s essay, or pick your own topic.</p>
<p>CSIHSIS: Gee thanks. Just for your information, I typed this up in two minutes and did not proofread it. This is College Confidential, not a history paper. </p>
<p>Crimsonstained7: Thanks for your advice.</p>
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<p>I don’t understand, the CA doesn’t dictate testing requirements, the school does. UPacific states that either the SAT or ACT must be submitted:</p>
<p>[Test</a> Scores](<a href=“http://www.pacific.edu/Admission/Undergraduate/Applying/Additional-Admission-Information/Test-Scores.html]Test”>Undergraduate Students Admission)</p>
<p>Whether you submit the CA or the UPacific application shouldn’t make a difference in which scores you send.</p>