A Few Questions

RawkForGod
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:45:27 +0000

Should I send in both of my ACT scores?

Oct. 2010
Composite: 33
English: 33
Math: 34
Reading: 36
Science: 29–ran out of time and reason for this question
Essay: 8

Apr. 2011
Composite: 36
English: 36
Math: 36
Reading: 34
Science: 36
Essay: 8


I know that MIT looks at the highest of each of your sections, so having a 36 in all sections would be nice. However, 34 and 36 aren’t that different, and a 29 in science might inadvertently have an adverse psychological effect.


Should I retake the SAT?

March 2011
CR: 740
M: 790
W: 670–only missed three MC ?s but got a 7 on the essay


If I do retake the SAT, what are some tips to improve my writing?


My cousin teaches at MIT, so does this improve my chance of getting accepted?


Please don’t take this as if I think standardized test scores are most important. These are just some general questions on bettering my application–not a “what are my chances” thread.