Take the ACT or two subject tests?

happymomof1
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:16:28 +0000

Go to your public library. Check out an ACT prep book, and the official SAT subject test book. Take a practice ACT test, and practice subject tests. Look at your scores. Then ask yourself:
Which was a more awful experience, taking the ACT or taking those subject tests?
Did I score better on the subject tests or on the ACT?
What would I have to do to raise my scores on the tests that I did worse on in order to get the kind of scores that I think I am capable of?
How much time, trouble, and money do I really want to invest in all of this test taking, or should I just look at test optional schools ([The National Center for Fair & Open Testing | FairTest](http://www.fairtest.org)) instead?

Wishing you all the best.