<p>I’m not sure what you mean by time constraints, since there are two or three(don’t remember) more chances for you to take the SAT. ACT is the best advice for anyone and everyone should take it if they can, it will almost always increase your score. As for your dad, just say you did get paid, it will make you look better and worst case scenario, which never really happens, is they’re going to ask your dad, in which case I’m sure you can get your own father to answer that you did get paid since they prefer that you did get paid.</p>