Would only the ACT score(without SAT) be OK for a top college?

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<p>Same as title. If I only take the ACT and got a really good score, would it hurt if I don't take the SAT? I kinda hate the SAT... And I'm aiming for a top college. Just in addition, I'm an international from china... If that would matter. Would somebody please give me some suggestions?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5b/SAT-ACT_Preference_Map.svg/150px-SAT-ACT_Preference_Map.svg.png[/url]”>http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5b/SAT-ACT_Preference_Map.svg/150px-SAT-ACT_Preference_Map.svg.png&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you want to go to a college in one of the orange states you should take the SAT. If in one of the blue states ACT only is fine.</p>

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<p>most colleges specifically state on their admissions site that they accept either the SAT or the ACT, very few if any require both.</p>

<p>as far as an insider’s perspective on whether having both scores boosts your chances, i can’t help you there, sorry.</p>

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<p>Most colleges accept either/or. You can get in with only the ACT.</p>

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<p>well california is considered a SAT state, however, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo prefers the ACT, so there will be exceptions.</p>

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<p>unless I’m mistaken, that map refers to what high school juniors in those states usually take, not what colleges prefer.</p>

<p>there aren’t many colleges that only accept one and not another. I heard today that Georgetown apparently doesn’t like the ACT? but even the top ones usually take either or without bias.</p>

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<p>Last year, UPenn accepted 17% of students who ONLY submitted the ACT. Granted, they probably had high enough scores and only sent if they were good.</p>

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<p>ACT only is fine, although some of the elite colleges may still require 2 or 3 SAT subject tests…Look at their admissions websites for more details. FWIW, D is awaiting her first ACT results and probably will retake in June UNLESS she posts a big score now…</p>

<p>By contrast, I have seen some students score really high on the ACT, and then BOMB the SAT ( ACT=35 vs SAT=2070) in comparison. Some of the schools like Georgetown REQUIRE that all scores be submitted, so be careful. </p>

<p>Take some good practice tests and don’t be cajoled into spending the money for BOTH tests if you don’t need to do so.</p>