My kiddo was older when we found out about this stuff, but both her SAT and ACT (not explore) were higher than her Woodcock Johnson scores. I am not sure when the explore dates are, but if you have missed them, then I would suggest apply with portfolio and then if they do not accept try the explore test. My kiddo, I am pretty sure, has some dyslexia and so the longer reading passages etc. she can use her reasoning to fill in where she has mis-read a word. Plus I think the tests held her attention better due to the higher level that they are aimed at. That's not any professional opinion just some arm chair theorizing... Good Luck!
