ACT/SAT/SAT II dilemma - 2 Q's

niceday
Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:53:45 +0000

34 composite on the ACT is a strong enough score for admission nearly everywhere. IMO, the odds of admission with a 35 or 36 are not enough higher at any school to warrant re-testing. If she does re-test, I agree with the GC to focus on the ACT, since she is obviously stronger there. About half of students do better on a second sitting. Is she applying to schools that superscore the ACT? If so, maybe retaking to improve the 28 in math will give her some comfort. Otherwise, I’d consider not retesting at all.

Not sending SATIIs if they are not required should make basically no difference.