<p>I am going to be a Senior in August and have taken the February 2011 SAT and scored
Math: 510
Reading: 500
Writing: 570
Essay: 10</p>
<p>Now I check on CB and it shows only June 4th is available, but is there a later time I can take it? And if so will I have the scores available before I apply for college. In addition we are in the dark about the ACT, should I be worried about taking it as well? I am new to this and nobody in my family has gone to college so ALL advice is welcome and I thank you!</p>
<p>The new test dates for 2011-2012 are up on the collegeboard website now. There are test dates in October, November, and December. Depending on the deadline for your applications, any of those dates might work for you. For example, if you are applying Early Decision, then you really need to take it in October (although some schools will also accept the November date). If you are applying regular decision, then most schools will accept scores from any of those dates, and some will even take January or February. Sometimes, the score can be submitted after the actual application deadline. You can check a school’s admissions website (or call them) to find out the last date they will accept.</p>
<p>You do not need to take BOTH the ACT and the SAT. The ACT is a little different than the SAT, and some students do better on one than on the other. If you search this forum, you should be able to find some nice threads that compare the two tests.</p>
<p>Hope this helps . . . you’ve definitely come to the right place for advice!</p>
<p>Do you think it would be a plus to submit both the ACT and SAT to the colleges of my choice? And if so would you suggest that I take the ACT w/Writing portion? Thanks</p>
<p>If you take the ACT, you might as well take it with writing.</p>
<p>I don’t think it really gives a lot of students an advantage. What you want to submit is a score that best shows off your ability. I suppose if you score exceptionally high on both exams, that is more impressive than just scoring well on one.</p>
<p>To make a smart decision, you should think about how to best allocate your time and energy. If you split your preparation time between two exams, will you score as highly as you would if you just concentrate on one? I do think it would be worth it for you to take a free practice ACT exam, to see if it might be a better test for you. Go to the library and check out a prep book, and take one of the practice tests in it under conditions as close to real as possible. Score it, and then evaluate which test will ultimately be better.</p>