<p>I just got back my ACT scores today and its a low 29, a 2 point drop from my highest score of 31. I want to take it again (now my forth time) but I fear I won't have time to study in depth with all the college applications and especially the essays for UChicago. Do you guys think a 31 will do? My GPA is 4.79 weighted and 3.88 unweighted and my extra-curriculars are decent at least considering I go to a very poor school. Will the 31 really hurt my chances?</p>
<p>UChicago will take your highest ACT score, in this case a 31. Retaking the ACT, even with more preparation, does not necessarily seem like a good idea to me, especially considering a 31 is good enough to be compettive. At this point, I think you should exhaust your effort on the essays. They're important. I mean -- if you're crunched for time and have to choose between writing well prepared essays or test preparation -- mastering the essays will probably be more fruitful and certainly more reliable.</p>
<p>One can choose which ACT score to send. A 31 will be fine. The mid 50th percentile range at Chicago for 2010 class was 29-33, you are right there in the middle. Concentrate more on how your application shows that you are a fit for U of C than on retaking the ACT, where a couple of point increase will have little affect on the admit decision.</p>
<p>People really need to realize that UChicago does not care that much about your test scores. This is really sad, you have a great chance, stop worrying and focus on the important parts of your application.</p>
<p>If you have already taken the ACT three times, then it is very unlikely that you will improve your score enough to make it worth your time.</p>
<p>You have nothing to loose by trying one more time. Considering minorities and athletes average for "other" students would be higher than 31 (probably 32 or so ?). </p>
<p>But people here are right saying that UChicago cares less than other schools about your scores. Spend a lot of time on your essay.</p>
<p>The difference between admission and rejection at Chicago isn't ever going to be the difference between a 31 and a 32 or 33 on the ACT. Ever.</p>
<p>They might, however, frown on the fact that you've taken it so many times. So, take the time you would spend preparing for the ACT and draft a brilliant essay. Srsly.</p>
<p>Well, they'd never actually know how many times you've taken it if you just send in the best score...which you can do with the ACT. But I agree that one point will not make a huge difference compared to spending time on your essays and the rest of your app.</p>