<p>Do you think it’s a wise idea to limit your college choices by not taking the SAT? There are plenty of SAT-optional universities, but most of them are lower-ranked universities that are not terribly popular among international students. How much do you care about reputation or the academic caliber of your classmates? </p>
<p>High test scores may also partially offset your mixed grade record. You might even consider taking a few SAT Subject Tests in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test to demonstrate your mastery of specific classes!</p>
<p>If you don’t like the format of the SAT, you could also consider taking the ACT instead. I found the ACT easier than the SAT because the verbal sections were heavier on grammer and less demanding on vocab.</p>
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I know nothing about Canadian universities, but the application deadlines for American universities are so early that many applicants don’t have 12th year grades yet. However, if you can supply them, colleges will most definitely care about them!</p>