ACT score-- Okay?

Applying to College
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<p>So my ACT score is a 34 Composite with 35 in English, 34 in Math, 35 in Reading, 32 in Science. I got a 9 in writing, making the English + Writing only a 32. </p>

<p>Are my writing and science scores a red flag? Here are my other scores:
AP euro: 5
APUSH: 5
AP Lang: 5
AP Bio: 4 (haha i was sick. stomach flu :( )
Bio M: 780
Math II: 800
US History: 750</p>

<p>In addition, my AP Lang teacher can attest to my writing and has told me that I am the best writer in her classes (she is writing me a recommendation).</p>

<p>Am I OK? My top choices as of now are UCLA, Northwestern, and Washington University and I want to major in either Bio, Biochem, Neurosci, or Cogsci. (I'll probably end up double majoring)</p>

<p>I really don't mean to sound obnoxious; I just want either reassurance or advice! Sorry for any grammatical errors in this information :)</p>

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<p>Yes, your ACT scores are okay. Just focus on working on your essay because that is what will set you apart from other candidates.</p>

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<p>I got a 34 composite as well and only got an 8 on the writing section–I was shocked, because writing is what I personally feel I am best at. You have to remember that the writing section is fairly subjective and is just the opinion of two (sometimes three) people who skim your essay in as short a time as possible. Your score is great, so don’t worry. Be sure to write amazing essays on your applications to prove that you are a good writer!</p>

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<p>Thank you!! :slight_smile: Oh my gosh, me too! It’s crazy. I think I get caught up in style.</p>

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<p>Your score is definitely within range for any top school admission. The question is how is the rest of your credential.
Nevertheless, it does not mean a higher score would not slightly increase your chance.</p>

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<p>Now that you have gotten a great score, focus on the most important part of your application- Essays</p>

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<p>Is a 33 in range for top schools as well?</p>

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<p>34 ACT = 2220–2280 SAT
33 ACT = 2140–2210 SAT</p>

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<p>Your ACT score is definitely above admission median for all schools and may even be above 75% for some very competitive schools.</p>

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<p>I hate when people ask this, no ■■■■, a 34 is great.</p>

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<p>What is your career goal?</p>

<p>are you instate for UCLA?</p>

<p>edited to add… I see that you are not a Calif resident. Have your parents said that they will pay the OOS costs for UCLA? </p>

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<p>@mom2collegekids‌

  1. I want to go pre-med. If that doesn’t work out, I want to be involved in neuro-prosthetics.</p>

<p>I actually am a California resident!</p>

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<p>Your stats are on par with the colleges you are applying to. </p>

<p>If you have time, I would recommend taking the SAT as well. If Science is your weakest point on the ACT, SAT might be a better option for you. </p>

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And yet you wrote on another thread

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<p>@erin’s dad I recently moved. But I still am considered a CA resident.</p>

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<p>@Erin’s Dad</p>

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<p>lol idk how to tag you</p>

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<p>Unfortunately I can’t be tagged. I made this username on the previous incarnation of CC and tagging wasn’t even considered. The apostrophe and the space make tagging impossible (so far). </p>

<p>Are you sure you’d be considered in-state for UCLA? It doesn’t seem like from their FAQs.
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