<p>^^^“GPA: USC looks at unweighted GPA only, actually. A 3.9 is fantastic.” Not true. They only report the average of the unweighted accepted because of so many different weighted grading systems - it is nearly impossible to report weighted averages. But they certainly look at your weighted GPA and AP courses, and encourage a rigorous course load. Remember, USC looks at EVERYTHING to make an accepted student.</p>
<p>Take the tests when you are ready, don’t necessarily wait till after junior year - if you are advanced in math and English classes taking them during junior year may be better while the material is fresher. If you are already a rising senior as suspected, good luck this weekend. If you don’t rock it, study this summer for the fall tests! You can do it.</p>
<p>Lastly, if you do a whole lot better on one or the other - ACT or SAT, focus on one of them. Don’t test yourself into madness.</p>