Last time to take ACT?

<p>A lot of colleges say that the last month to take the ACT is Feb. of 2011, with the application deadline in Jan. But will they put my application in a different pool and judge it differently if I take it on the last possible date stated on their website? Are my chances lowered? </p>

<p>I have to take the ACT this Saturday (Dec. 11), but I’m in no way prepared for it. And the next date to retake it is in Feb. Please give me some advice.</p>