<p>" Now that might not be the case, but admissions staff at most colleges prefer higher gpa and lower ACT as compared to higher ACT and lower GPA."</p>
<p>^
I’m not sure about that because a high GPA and a low ACT shouts “Grade Inflation”. I’ve noticed there are a number kids on CC with 4.0’s and low ACT’s (on other college sites my DS got accepted to) Sure once in a while you may have someone who isn’t a good test taker but really… If you have a high GPA you should have a decent ACT score.</p>
<p>Anyway I think if the poster can show an upward trend they usually have a decent chance of getting in.</p>