ACT Score

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey everyone, </p>

<p>I was wondering if I should send just one of my ACT scores or both of them and<br>
I was planning on applying to WASHU or even JHU.</p>

<p>On the June ACT I got a 34 with
34 English
36 Math
30 Reading :(
36 Science</p>

<p>On the April ACT my reading score was a 33. I thought I could easily improve but...yeah...</p>

<p>I'm planning to take the ACT again in the fall but I easily get psyched out from discouragement or simply distracted. </p>

<p>Would colleges look at the individual subject areas in the ACT or just the overall score?</p>

<p>please and thnx to any replies</p>

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<p>Idk about all colleges, but I’m almost sure that they don’t care about the composite number, just the scores for each individual section, because the composite score can change with each sitting, even if you get the same amount correct. </p>

<p>I would just send your higher score in!</p>

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<p>O okay, i see.
Thnx for the reply! This ACT thing was bugging me.</p>

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<p>For purposes of admission, WashU superscores the ACT, meaning it uses the highest section scores from multiple tests, and thus sending both is to your advantage. Hopkins uses that ACT test with the highest composite and thus sending both is irrlevant.</p>

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<p>Thnx for the insight! ;]
hopefully i’ll improve my english / reading scores</p>

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<p>If it makes you feel a bit better, I got into WashU with a 34 ACT :). My breakdown was E35, M35, R33, S34 (9 Essay) though. I don’t think you should take it again if you’re applying to WashU ED (you probably aren’t, but I don’t know if you’re considering it since you just asked about WashU and JHU). I got in RD with my 34.</p>

<p>“Washington University considers your highest section scores across all SAT and/or ACT test dates that you submit. Final admissions decisions will be made using only your highest scores. Each time you submit scores, we will update your record with any new high scores. We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT and/or ACT. Sending your scores each time you take the SAT and/or ACT can only benefit you by allowing us to consider you for all available enrollment related opportunities.”</p>

<p><a href=“http://admissions.wustl.edu/faq/pages/prospectivefreshmen.aspx[/url]”>http://admissions.wustl.edu/faq/pages/prospectivefreshmen.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Better than my 28 :(</p>

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Idk about all colleges, but I’m almost sure that they don’t care about the composite number, just the scores for each individual section, because the composite score can change with each sitting, even if you get the same amount correct.
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<p>The ACT composite is actually quite important, to the point that some schools (like WashU) will superscore it.</p>

<p>As for retaking a 34, really? There’s not much that can be said about it other than that it’s entirely inane.</p>

<p>The difference between a 34 and a 36 is luck of the draw with how you’re feeling that day and what questions you get. The difference in terms of admissions is negligible.</p>

<p>A 34 is an excellent score. Be proud of it. (And be careful who you let in on your dissatisfaction with it, because many people might be inclined to put you in your place with a nice black eye.)</p>

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<p>Thnx for all the advice!
and thnx for the fair warning, ill be more careful in future posts</p>