<p>I’ve taken the SAT twice, 1st time i got a 1530 overall and 2nd time i got a 1680 overall…then I took the ACT twice, 23 and a 25 composite for 2 times. The school’s I’m looking at are very difficult to get into, like Pomona and such, I have the grades I believe, but i am SO frustrated b/c I can’t do standardized tests…Is there any way to achieve absolute success on the SAT b/c i’m sick as hell of the ACT? Or, is it jsut not right for some people? Why do these colleges weigh the tests so highly, dont understand (help!)</p>
<p>~ Jeremy</p>
<p>You can try Middlebury College, if you can stand the cold and more isolated location. The surrounding town itself is pretty active. Middlebury’s a top LAC like Pomona and has this policy about standardized tests:</p>
<p>Candidates must submit standardized tests in at least three areas of study. The requirement may be met by submitting either the ACT; or the SAT I administered on or after March 12, 2005; or three exams in different areas of study which may be selected, mixed and matched from either the SAT IIs, APs or International Baccalaureate exams.</p>
<p>You don’t have to submit the ACT or SAT. You can mix and match.</p>