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@wowie
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 • 3 years ago •
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Should I submit my scores to these schools?
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Hello, so I am applying to Michigan State, IU in Bloomington, and Rutgers. My standardized scores are pretty mediocre, with a 21 on the act. But my gpa and extracurriculars are above average for these schools (according to the collegevine calculator). So should I sit for any future tests (I am still taking one in October) or should I just go test optional? My counselor said that going test optional is an alright choice but I am still debating on it.

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@aneesh2004
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 • 3 years ago

Try to give another attempt if you think you could do better. Or else go test optional.

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@emmyolive3 years ago

How is this an acceptable answer when the question was not even answered?

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@CameronBameron
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 • 3 years ago[edited]

Submitting a score lower than the 25th percentile score for all three schools is not recommended. Michigan's 50th percentile range is 23-29, IU's is 24-31 and Rutgers is 25-32. Ideally, you want to report scores in the 26-28 range to these 3 schools.

I agree with you trying to improve your score in October but would also sign up for the November date as well.

To move up from a 21 to say a 26-28, you will have to do some real test prep. Besides taking practice tests, I would recommend signing up for the SuperTutorTV course and setting aside like 15-20 hours a week to achieve that. Test prep books alone may not do the trick for you.

Good luck.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@wowie3 years ago

If I'm applying early action, would I still be able to submit November scores? Or should I still with regular decision then.

@CameronBameron3 years ago

Since you have time, I would use the time to test prep for the November test, get your scores up by like 5-7 points, then apply Regular Decision. These schools do not have a huge difference between early action admission rates and regular decisions. I think Rutgers EA and RD are the same rate at 61% and UI Bloomington is 78% for both.

@CameronBameron3 years ago

But you need to get your ACT score up, then you will most likely get into all 3.

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