There are more factors then just if a school requires scores to testing. A few things you should consider:

• Review your Free ACT Test report - You each had the chance to take the ACT for free at your high school. You should have received your results by now. HOLD on to that piece or paper or email. It has information you will need. How did you do? Use that cumulative score to compare your results to what colleges are reporting as students that were accepted into their school. If you scored a 26 and the college or university that you want to attend has an average reported score of 23 - 30, then you might consider sending your 26. If you are trying to attend a school that is test optional but reports average ACT as 30 - 35, you might not want to send your score. Your GPA might be the indicator that you want them to review.
• Consider taking the SAT - If you were not happy with your ACT and did not like the test format, you might want to consider signing up to take the SAT. Visit the www.collegeboard.org website to explore test dates and ways you can use Khan Academy Free Test prep to help you prepare for the SAT. I was recently at the SACAC conference and the Princeton Review team shared a few handouts about test comparisons. Take a look and see if they help.
• Participate in Crosby FREE Test Prep Sessions - Crosby Scholars is partnering with The Learning Curve and offering several Free SAT Test Prep Workshops. The next one is April 30, 2022. Great opportunity to learn how to increase your score.
• What does Test Optional Really Mean -- Depending on what college or university you are speaking to the term "Test Optional is a little ambiguous. Some really mean they don't require, but would like to see your scores, others might not want to see them at all and are more test blind, and others might not require for admission, but they still require test scores for merit based scholarship consideration or honors college admission. Do your research and understand the policy for each school on your list.
• Student Athletes have different requirements - Be sure to understand the clearing house or eligibility requirements tied to test scores if you are an athlete that is being recruiting by a college or university.

Most students and parents who call us and ask, "Should I take the ACT or SAT again?" The answer is "It Depends" . It Depends on the school, the policy, the major, the scholarships, and many other factors. Do your research early so you have time to prepare and retest IF you need to.