So I am going to take the ACT again and actually study this time, so I am aiming I get a composite of 34. But in the event I don’t get that, I have a question on superscoring. In the past, I got
Math 30
English 29
Science 34
Reading 34
Another time I took it I received:
Math 34
Science 34
English 32
Reading 27 (I have no idea what was going on with me during reading).
If I submitted those two tests, my superscore composite would be a 34, but MIT would also see some pretty bad individual scores. Do the individual scores they see, but don’t actually count in your new composite, affect your chances of getting in?
I don’t know the answer to your question but regarding your reading score - did you receive a copy of your test and see if perhaps you misgridded that section? I know a kid who did that and turned a 34 into a 26 on a section. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do if you did other than to retake it but it’s good to know.
MIT is not an Ivy
what a school says they do publicly and what they actually do are often different, I would expect it matters if you are on the bubble
There are no “really bad” scores on this
MIT is more concerned with your overall portfolio. They get many highly qualified students. It is not a race for the best scores. Best chance to get in there would be to be actively involved in a project related to your major. Maybe invent or discover something.
@Falcon1 I think I was just off that day. I don’t think I made an error when putting in my answers. @Torveaux I’ve tried to do lots of extracurriculars and be very involved with each of the activities and clubs I do (I don’t just have a giant list of activities that I barely participate in. Quality over quantity). But I do want impressive ACT scores just so I can have the best chance of getting in. Thanks for your input!
