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[quote=Anonymous]No one is getting rejected from a top 20 school because they "only" scored a 1490. That's 98th percentile, which is good enough for everywhere. Very often, students scoring in the 1400s bring outstanding ECs and colleges very much want those students. Even over students with a 1590 who aren't really bringing anything else to a college campus.

That being said, a high score is always better. If the kid is hitting a wall with the SAT, have them try some timed practice ACT tests. Generally, the ACT is easier, but faster. The SAT is harder, but slower. Different students have different preferences. And it often makes a difference at the marginal levels - 20 to a 100 points on the SAT or two or three points on the ACT. Every student will prefer one over the other.

And colleges don't care at all whether you take an official test once or five times. The score is just a data point. But obviously, being one and done is more efficient for the student, given all the demands on time for juniors and seniors applying to competitive colleges.  [/quote]

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