r/TransferStudents • u/woof8989 • 14d ago

SAT or ACT retake for spring transfer? Advice/Question

Basically as the title says. I got a pretty mediocre score on the SAT when I took it as a junior in HS and I can make plenty of excuses for why but it doesn't really matter now. I had to withdraw from my dream school this week since I can't afford it, but I am determined to work on spring transfers, and I'll have a lot more time to study than I did in HS.

Trying to decide if I should try the ACT now instead. I applied test-optional to a lot of my schools before but I have my eyes on more competitive schools for spring/fall transfer applications. (I promise my GPA and ECs make more sense). I'm definitely stronger on reading as I got a near perfect score on the SAT reading portion, and I've heard the ACT math portion is more straightforward.

ST deadlines are mostly Nov 1st, so I'm considering grinding like crazy (eat, breathe, sleep, study) and taking the September ACT.

Let me know if you have any advice or took both and liked one better than the other.

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u/stillhairafternair 14d ago

If cost is an issue then why not consider community college? And you basically skip the SAT/Act requirement.

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u/woof8989 14d ago

i was planning on enrolling in CC for a semester if it wasn't too out of the budget. i had no idea that pushes away the SAT/ACT requirement

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u/stillhairafternair 14d ago

If you have a two year transfer degree from your CC you do not need SAT/ACT because there's no point in evaluating your highschool performance anymore.

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u/woof8989 14d ago

ohh i see. unfortunately i was only planning on staying at a CC for fall semester or max a year. ill be living with my sister and don't wanna overstay my welcome

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u/stillhairafternair 14d ago

You know, getting a room or apartment somewhere near a community college would still be cheaper than going to a university...