<p>I wasn't expecting to do NEARLY as well as I did on the ACT (32 comp, 36 English, 33 Reading, 29 Science, 28 Math, 32 English + Writing) since I didn't prep at all for the test. </p>
<p>Since I somehow did that well without having any exposure to the test before (here on the East Coast it's not typically taken) my first instinct is to take it again. I really think my math score at a minimum would improve. However, I know most schools don't superscore the ACT and I'm not so confident that I could get another perfect score in English. What are the chances, you know? </p>
<p>As it stands, my composite is at least in the middle 50% of the schools I'm applying to, but because I'm looking at highly selective schools I'd much rather be above that range. </p>
<p>Here's the question: should I take it again and risk losing that perfect English score? Do colleges really look at all parts of the scores of multiple tests, thereby "superscoring" without actually calling the practice by that name? </p>
<p>The ACT allows you to only send one score, so you can take it as many times as you want and colleges will only see it once. I say give it another shot in september now that you know what to expect. Your composite will likely go up.</p>
<p>Prepping will most likely raise your score so I’d recommend taking it again. Also, I’m not 100% sure how ACT score reporting works but on the common app it says you report your best score on each section and your best composite score. I think they do see all of your scores as well, though.</p>
<p>If you were really surprised by your score then its possible you over-achieved and your next test could be lower. But it is also possible you under-estimated you abilities and you can raise your score with some practice.</p>
<p>If this is your first attempt then take it again. You can just report the best score.</p>
<p>Depends on what schools you are applying to, some requires ALL ACT scores to be sent in. Best to do more research on your interests and then decide.</p>
<p>Very nice scores. It depends on the schools you want to get in as well as what financial aide you are looking at. A 32 is great for any state university (outside of Berkeley and Michigan) and a bit below for Ivy and semi-Ivy Privates. Take it again if that’s what you’re looking for.</p>
<p>@AznSkyDragon, you are definitely allowed to send more than one ACT score to a school. bmonticello was telling me that I can only send one score if I wish, since I was under the impression you weren’t able to do so.</p>
<p>To answer some questions, the surprise at my score was wholly based on the fact that I truly knew nothing about the ACT before I took it. In fact, I was under the impression it would be broken into a bunch of sections like the SAT. Taking the ACT was a last-minute decision, so although I tend to test well I really thought my unpreparedness would hurt my score.</p>
<p>As for the schools I’m looking at, many are Ivys or private schools of a similar caliber (I’m applying ED for Wellesley), so although I know my score is definitely good by most criteria I would like it to be as high as possible. And realchk, turns out some of those schools do require all scores to be sent, thanks for the tip!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the advice and information everyone! I believe I will take it again.</p>