Perfect ACT but poor essay vs. Highish SAT and mediocre essay

jym626
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:33:52 +0000

AP scores aren’t used in admissions. Doesn’t mean they wont look at it if you submit it, but it typically isnt part of the admissions process.

OP, if you apply to some top schools, they will require you to send ALL tests you have taken, so the question is moot. You’ll have to send the ACT and SAT. And a 750/790 is pretty sweet too. If you send one, send the ACT. but its fine to send both, even when its not required.

That said, back in the day, DS#1 sent his 1570 SAT and IIRC a good writing score, but I forget what it was) and not his 34 ACT. That because we were not as familiar with the process as we are now. If we had it to do over, he might have sent both.