I just received my ACT essay score. I got a perfect 12 in it. Is this considered an achievement?
Will it help my application to colleges ,who consider essay score, look better?
Also, for colleges who do not require essay scores, like Cornell, does a perfect essay score still look great on app?
Of course it’s great to get the highest score, but it isn’t a special achievement. It’s considered another section of the test for schools that want it. So it’s like getting a 36 on another part of the test. For colleges that don’t require it, it will be a nice thing for them to notice. The essay component shows a college you can write. In your case, you can write well. The colleges that want to see the essay will duly take note of that, and yes, it will help your overall test look better in their eyes.