<p>My daughter just got her ACT results and a very low score on science brought a solid composite score down to something average. This is not a kid who has any interest in going into medicine or engineering. I believe admissions offices receive only the composite score. Can they be provided with the scores by section so that they can see the influence of the science score on the overall number??</p>
<p>Actually I think colleges get all the scores of the date chosen, not just composite. As to whether they use all the scores, that’s a question for the college.</p>
<p>D is retaking the ACT in October. I haven’t seen the September results yet, but we are expecting a similar problem with the science score.</p>
<p>Take the SAT in addition to ACT … you may find that SAT highlights her strengths in a more positive light.</p>
<p>Colleges get both the composite and the section scores. Whether the score is actually low depends on colleges to which she intends to apply. Science is given less consideration than math and English at many colleges but you should not assume that a composite score that is below the college’s usual middle 50% ranges is going to be considered favorably regardless of which section has pulled down the score.</p>
<p>Just got my daughter’s 34 R, 32 M, 30E, and a 22 in S. She maybe studied 10 hours total and took no prep class but still what can explain this disparity?</p>
<p>I don’t understand why science scores are low. You don’t need to know science but how to read graphs and use logic.</p>
<p>Erin’s Dad, because of the TIMING! The graphs and logic are not difficult, interpreting 40 questions in 35 minutes is. For kicks, take an ACT science practice test. I promise you will be pulling your hair out.</p>
<p>It just depends on the school</p>