I have taken the SAT and scored a 650 in CR, and 570 in math, a 1830 total. I have heard that I should consider taking the ACT too, but will that really be worth it? I plan on taking the SAT again in June.
I have taken the SAT and scored a 650 in CR, and 570 in math, a 1830 total. I have heard that I should consider taking the ACT too, but will that really be worth it? I plan on taking the SAT again in June.
Some people do much better on the ACT than the SAT. My DS took both - scored a 670 Math, 640 Reading on the SAT, but scored a 34 Composite on the ACT. His 35 ACT Math score converted to an 800 SAT score, his 34 ACT Reading score converted to a 760 SAT score, giving him a SAT score of 1560.
The tests are different and some people just do better on the ACT for some reason (I've heard it's more general knowledge), while others do better on the SAT.
It's in your best interest to take both of them to see where you excel. Good luck!
Agree 100%. There is no penalty for taking both, or for taking a test 2,3,4 different times.Anyone considering college should take both.