A strong letter can explain a person. It does not replace a Composite a campus still reads. Write the counselor after you know whether you will send a score.
When the letter matters more
Small colleges that already have a number in range, or optional campuses where you will not send. Should you submit.
The bottom line
Ask for the letter. Do not skip a retake because a teacher "already likes you."
Start practicing
Start with a free diagnostic, then drill your weak spots with 15-question quizzes and track how you're doing across Reading, English, and Math. Compare plans whenever you're ready to go further.
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