<p>hsiverio// In my opinion, unless your extracurricular activities and leadership qualities are shabby, your SAT scores would put you in a spot for the class of 2012 at USMA. Also, 23 on ACT is very very easy to earn. I studied for ACT only with the Princeton Review’s “Cracking the ACT” for a month and with all the difficulties of reading and writing, and no calculator( I lost it a couple of days before the ACT test date ); I somehow managed to get 23 on ACT with scores of 33 M, 19 E, 16 R, 25 S, and 20 on English & writing composite. So, since you are a native speaker of English of US born Americans – I assume --, you will get above at least 25 on ACT. Just don’t worry about getting a low-score, and focus on a situation what you are facing now. A positive mindset really can change your future.</p>
<p>–P.S. When you retake ACT, make sure (double check!) you bring a calculator. I am not saying that you have to use calculator for every single question. I experienced that ACT wants “us” to calculate and solve the problem, and answer in decimals. I just could not turn fractions into decimals on time without a calculator since ACT only gives you 60 min. to solve and mark your answers of “60” questions.
You will be able to solve all of 60 questions without using a calculator, but it will definitely help you to reduce amount of time you spend on each question.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>