good ACT score balances bad SAT score?

simpleton14 · 11-13-2006, 11:07 AM

Hey guys...

I got a 34 on my ACT (33w, 34m, 34r, 35s) but only a 2170 on the SAT (790m, 700w, 680cr). Do you guys think that my decent ACT score could somehow "cancel" or balance out the bad SAT score? I have to send both anyway because of SAT 2s... so I'm kind of stuck.

ishmaelstrom · 11-13-2006, 11:46 AM

The admissions officers at MIT look at whichever set of scores portrays you in the best light. And remember, scores are not what make your application; it's only one part.

xxxzxxx · 11-13-2006, 12:19 PM

good job; don't worry about that, they will look at the higher score (percentile).

11-14-2006, 01:31 AM

Good News: They only look at the score that makes you look better!

panasonic · 11-14-2006, 02:10 AM

what they said. plus 2170 is a really good score, you crazy nut :]

dally · 11-14-2006, 12:46 PM

Yeah, how is 2170 "bad"? And your ACT is more than decent. Don't worry about it.

JR07 · 11-16-2006, 12:31 AM

I am in in the exact situation, 34 on ACT, 2140 SAT w/ mediocre sat2's 700,690,690 (for the elite schools). My question is, will my ACt not only cancel out the SAT I but also the SAT IIs??

panasonic · 11-16-2006, 01:21 AM

Nah, I don't think the readers are that straight edged. If you want them to know about the SAT IIs, just include it. If not, don't.