Which Should I Submit?

Test Preparation
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<p>I need some advice as I'm preparing to apply for college.</p>

<p>My SAT scores aren't as high as I would like them:
First time: Math: 590 Verbal: 660 Writing: 680
Second time: Math: 600 Verbal: 640 Writing: 690
Both total: 1930 (how frustrating to get the same thing twice!)</p>

<p>I took the ACT without studying, and I got a 30 composite.
English: 35 Math: 26 Science: 25 Reading: 32</p>

<p>I've been studying to retake the ACT, but will my application look weaker if I submit only the ACT? Are colleges biased towards the more-popular SAT? Should I retake the SAT? I'm completely confused, and I don't want to waste time and money if I don't have to.</p>

<p>I'm looking at colleges like Amherst, Brown, Colby, and Bowdoin. I know Bowdoin is SAT/ACT optional, but what do you think would be the best course of action?</p>

<p>Sorry for the wordy post, but thanks in advance for your help!</p>

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<p>If not retaking the ACT a 30 on the ACT is pretty strong and I would submit that over the SAT. Ideally you could retake the ACT and get high 30s then you would be a solid applicant.</p>

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<p>As it is, I would go ahead and submit your ACT score. I feel like if you did some studying up and practicing ACT-esque math/science problems you could easily bring up your 30 ACT too something even more appealing, because you're obviously quite strong with the LA portions. :]</p>

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<p>retake the ACT</p>