<p>Okay so i took the ACT in June 2013 and they sent me a letter in the mail "flagging" my ACT score in NOVEMBER. 6 MONTHS AFTER I TOOK THE TEST. i guess i can understand why it was flagged because i jumped from a 21 to a 32. But when i took the 21, i did not do any prepping at all, i was coming off of a virus and was not focused at all. So after that test i took extensive tutoring for math and english, which is what my scores jumped the highest. They said my answers were similar to someone in neighboring seat, but if anyone scores higher than a 30, they will have similar answers, and they could've cheated off me? I already sent my scores to 6 schools and i should here back from purdue (Which is my top choice) by the 13th of december, but the ACT expects me to choose one of the 3 options by the 10th. The 3 options are:
Cancel my score</p>
<p>Retake the Test</p>
<p>Provide a justification of why you go that score.</p>
<p>I really just dont have time to cancel my score or retake the test, because i hear back from schools very soon.</p>
<p>If they cancel my score, i will have to stick with the 21 and reapply to all of my schools. HELP ME. I AM STRESSING OUT</p>
<p>I think you should take the 3rd option. Tell them what you are telling us and hope to god they believe. You should’t have to worry if you are telling the truth</p>
<p>That’s ridiculous, they really should’ve let you know earlier. You have every right to be angry as none of it’s your fault, but try your best not to worry too much. Go with the 3rd option. Tell them of your poor condition and preparation in the first test and how it was more of a trial run. Cite all classes and tutors you have had who have helped you increase your test score. Tell them what you have told us. Anything that would support any reason for your improved score would be helpful. This same thing happened to my friend when he jumped from a 25 to a 34, they ended up letting him keep his score. I sincerely hope the same thing happens to you, best of luck.</p>
<p>I am a teacher and a similar situation happened to one of my students several years ago. He went from a 22 to a 32 after extensive tutoring. He had to submit a notarized letter from the tutoring agency with dates and times and copies of his cancelled checks. He was interviewed twice and the process took about three weeks and all was fine. They did send out letters to the colleges stating that his score was “under review” and then a follow-up letter. As long as you have proof (even doctor letter about illness may help) you will be fine. If there is any deception (don’t think this…just stating) only then should you cancel scores. Good luck.</p>
<p>It makes logical sense that if someone sitting next to you got a high score and you did, your answers would be similar. You got on average 4 questions wrong per section, about. If the person sitting next to you got the same score or around that, well, of course, and most of the questions that you guys got wrong would probably be in the later parts of the test if the questions get harder (I don’t know much about the ACT, but that is how it works for the SAT). Give them verification of all of the prepping that you did, and hopefully this helps.</p>
<p>what happened? ACT sent us a letter in February. We submitted transcripts and teacher, counselor letters and are continuing to dispute this…any help? </p>
<p>This is one of reason I strongly against people taking any test unprepared for a baseline score. Don’t take the test until you are thoroughly prepared.</p>
<p>The 32 sounds more like a fluke with an original 21 and a 3.2 GPA. Worse than not getting in is getting into a program that is over your head because you ‘crammed’ for the test.</p>