is it necessary to take both the ACT and the SAT exams?
414455
Not for most colleges but it is highly recommended. You can do well on one of them and receive a bunch of financial aid even if you bombed the other.
382827
Maybe not.  Since the whole SAT "scandal" more and more schools are dropping the requirement.  Check with each school you're interested in.
165
Unfortunately, the answer is "Maybe".\n\nIf you are trying to get into a top tier school with very selective admissions, then a low SAT/ACT score is virutally a "kiss of death".\n\nHowever, if you are looking at most state univerisities, then a low SAT/ACT score is not too bad.  You may have to take a few remedial courses.\n\nMOST IMPORTANT!!  A low SAT/ACT score WILL NOT stop you from going to college.  And, in the long run, it really doesn't matter very much where you get your undergraduate degree (as long as the college/university is "regionally accredited").  For example, a degree in education from ANY regionally NCATE accredited school will get you hired as a teacher.  An engineering degree from ANY ABET accredited school will get you hired as an engineer.\n\nEnjoy
807285
I believe 100% of schools in U.S require SAT or ACT scores for admission except community colleges, if you're a native speaker you may be admitted without these scores but require to take extra courses with pass/fail grade like advance reading, writing before taking composition courses.
1009366
Most place will take the highest verbal, math and writing scores from any of the times you take it.  You can mix scores to get your highest possible.  There are some places that only take the highest overall score from a sitting.  You can always email the school to find out which one it is.\n\nAlmost all college will not care about your lower scores if you only take the test twice.  I have heard about school looking at them if you take the SAT like five or more time.  This should not be for you.
838315
First of all: way to go!!! Those are very competitive scores; the question now is not whether you'll get accepted, but how much financial support will you receive based on your scores. You definitely need to consider re-taking the physics test if you can review a few key concepts. You should also look into re-taking the ACT, since it was "nicer" to you, to raise your English score and pick up a few more points on Science/Reading. I do NOT recommend re-taking the SATI unless you know one of your target schools does not accept the ACT. Consider getting a little help with your ACT either from a book, or a private tutor. Good luck and, once again, congratulations!
391528
You don't necessarily need to take one of those courses or study incredibly hard. However, taking a practice test or doing practice questions will def help you. The only reason you would study is not to learn material, just to be comfortable in preparation for the tricky questions. (I am an attorney currently)
941948
Yes, but there's no point.\nThe SAT is used for students who have never been in college before.  If you are already in a college or a university, and you want to change schools, you can go to the new school with your college transcript.  You do not have to take the SAT.\n\nJust look at the website for the school you want to go to and look for a link that has information for "transfer students".
767920
Unfortunately, the ACT does not have fee waivers for sending out test scores.  Their theory is that you should have done that when you first took the test (up to four free colleges).  I'm not arguing that this is fair.  To minimize costs, make sure you send in your ACT early enough ($8 per regular report sent) so you don't need to use the priority report ($13 per priority report sent).\n\nBased on your score, you would be a competitive applicant at most schools (only places like Duke, average of 31, and MIT, average of 33, would put you significantly below the normal scores they receive from applicants).  You're probably in the top 10% of test takers for your composite score and possibly in the top 5% for math and science.  Your reading score is the only one that is below the 26 arbitrary threshold used to classify a test score as great and competitive.\n\nHope this helps.
409453
Can you really get one from the SAT?  I thought they only gave out those National Merit things for the PSAT.  If you want to do well on the SAT (which isn't a bad idea), try studying some of the prep books or taking a preparation class.  They're generally helpful if you lack the self-discpline of studying tons of vocab for no reason and reading quite a bit to get through those sections.
939484
SAT II test results are NOT added up. They are reviewed individually, as a tertiary filter after GPA/SAT I scores. Your Math 2c score is impressive, and youre Lit/Bio scores are quite decent. What's more important, though, is your ACT or SAT I score. Based on your test results I strongly recommend that you take the ACT; in my experience, people who are good at math/sciences do much better on the ACT than on the SAT I. Most schools will accept either, so take both if you aren't sure. Better yet, attend a free practice test at your local Kaplan center to see which test is "kinder" to you. \ngood luck!
363395
You should take the PSAT as a sophomore to prepare for the PSAT as a junior where you are then elegible for scholarships. The PSAT as a junior also prepares you for the SAT. The PSAT is only offered in October of every year. So you should take it for practice as a sophomore and then as a junior.
480496
I concur. Also with the ACT, but I'm starting to believe more in it now since I got a very high score, higher than what my grades would put me as, showing I am unmotivated :D I got suckered into an AP exam and I guess it's okay if you want to pay 80$ and die slowly yet surely when the questions keep coming and coming... I liked the SAT, though, because it was based more on grammar and literature, though I don't know a use for it.
1111869
I can't know for sure for that particular school, but there is an easy way to find out.  Simply visit the school's website (see below), and start to fill out the admissions application!  You don't have to finish it or turn it in, you can just get it started and finish some other time!  If they ask for your ACT/SAT, then it's probably a good idea to take them.\n\nI go to Michigan State University, and I only took the ACT.  In most cases, most schools only require that you take one, but it is ALWAYS a plus to take both, especially if you do well on them.  I would also recommend e-mailing or calling the university Adimissions Office at (800)544 - 2787 and asking them what they would recommend.  \n\nGood luck!  I hope to see your work in a museum in the near future!
17035
Colleges generally don't care which ones you take, you should take those that you think you'll do well in. However, if you're planning on majoring in a specific thing, you should plan on taking the SAT subject tests in them (such as math, physics, history, english lit, etc). If you're taking US History now, you should plan on taking the test in May or June, as is the same thing with any classes you're taking. Talk to your teachers and buy the help books.
517789
Hi again, hope you don't mind. :) If you buy a college handbook, it will tell you which colleges need SATs, also, each one will say so on their website. There are also many websites (like collegeboard.com) that will give you stats and requirements of colleges. I believe there are a few innovative colleges out there that do NOT require SATs, but may require extra graded highschool essays, SAT IIs, or other information instead. \n\nThis site: http://www.collegenews.org/x5202.xml gives a list of colleges that have made SATs optional for admission. I hope it helps.\n\n"January, 2006- Drew University and Lawrence University recently joined a growing list of liberal arts colleges that have made the submission of standardized test scores optional.  According to the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, about a quarter of all colleges nationwide no longer require standardized tests.  Is it possible that standardized tests -- criticized for cultural bias and for favoring students who can afford to pay for expensive test preparation courses -- may become increasingly less relevant to the admissions process, even at very selective colleges and universities?"(From website)
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http://www.internet4classrooms.com/act_sat.htm\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html