So, I took the October ACT and I got a 33 composite. My writing scores came out… and I got a 16 (so embarrassed) on the essay. I want to go to Cornell, but do you think this extremely low essay score will turn off the admissions people? Please help, I am literally so scared for my prospects of getting in to Cornell or any other top-tier school for that matter. Also, do you think they’ll take into consideration that I took the new ACT essay and be lenient with my writing score? Thank you!
Composite: 33
English: 35
Math: 34
Reading: 30
Science: 34
Essay: 16
ELA: 27
STEM: 34