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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Best way to find out is give your DC sample tests - one SAT using SAT Blue Book (by College Book) and one ACT from ACT Red Book and compare how your DC performs. These are real retired tests so it will give you a real good indicator on whether one test is preferred for your child.

Most schools will let you skip SAT II requirements if you submit ACT with writing (essay). I have three kids - one did equally well with both (36/2340); middle one was ACT kid (35/2150 or so); and third one (current HS senior) is another ACT (35/2230). Good luck.  [/quote]Did you submit both tests to the colleges?   I would assume the colleges had no problem receiving both since the scores are both good.[/quote]

I can't recall what we did with S1. It was a few years back (he is in grad school now) and he was our first one so we really didn't know how to navigate college process. My guess is he probably sent in both. With second one (college junior now), we used ACT. He studied for months and took the SAT twice but couldn't break 2200. Someone suggested ACT and with only one month of prep work, he was able to get 35. It was just so much easier for him. With DC3, we are still undecided but probably go with ACT and not use SAT of 2230. We were/are trying to get merit scholarship more so than admission to some big name schools. I always recommend to parents to find out early whether your kid is ACT or SAT type. For some kids, it really makes a big difference. Hope this helps. [/quote]

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