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How much do SATs and ACTs count????
emyhope
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I have already taken my SATs twice and my ACTs once however neither of the scores were high at all. I am one of those people that have a problem with large tests because I always freeze up and become nervous as soon as the test hits my desk. However, I am involved in A LOT of after school activities. I am president of NHS as well as actively involved in many community service opportunities that I have contributed to since Middle School. Seeing that I am going into my senior year I do not enough time to take my SATs or ACTs to a nearly desirable grade.
I guess the golden question is, how do college weigh SATs against other activities that you do outside of school? Yes I have poor test taking skills but am actively involved in many organizations and have a ton of leadership positions. How do the weigh those different parts of the application? Help.
I guess the golden question is, how do college weigh SATs against other activities that you do outside of school? Yes I have poor test taking skills but am actively involved in many organizations and have a ton of leadership positions. How do the weigh those different parts of the application? Help.
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Replies to: How much do SATs and ACTs count????
That's where your answer lies. Anything else said here is just speculation.
What are your scores and where are you looking to apply?
We think of an application as an ice cream sundae. GPA and SAT/ACT are the ice cream. Recommendations, essays, ECs, sports, etc. are the toppings. But you can't have a good sundae without good ice cream.
That said, Bowdoin, 4th ranked lac, is test optional.