Retake the ACT or take SAT II tests?

drusba
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:27:12 +0000

If you already know to which colleges you are considering applying, check their websites to determine their rule for next year’s admissions as to subject tests. Most colleges do not even use them to determine admission. Moreover, a number of colleges have adopted test optional policies for 2021 admissions because of the pandemic’s effect on ability to take tests, and I have noticed that some, such as Yale and Carnegie Mellon, both of which usually recommend subject tests, have determined they will not consider subject tests at all to determine admission for next year. In essence, raising the 30 ACT may be the better choice depending on chosen colleges.