<p>I’ve taken the ACT w/ writing twice so far, but I’m not sure whether I should take it again.</p>
<p>First try - 6/2008:
Composite: 30
(30 writing, 29 math, 32 reading, 28 science)
Essay: 8</p>
<p>Second try - 9/2008*:
Composite: 26
(28 writing, 26 math, 28 reading, 23 science)
Essay: not graded yet</p>
<p>*The second time I took the test, was under some unfortunate circumstances that probably affected my score heavily…</p>
<p>I haven’t done any prep, but the other day I bought one of those review books. I was hoping for at least a 31 because the median score was exactly 30 (and my grades are pretty average: ~3.75 uw academic gpa). I know that Barnard doesn’t look solely at numbers which is great, but it still might be cutting it close in a pool of all-around strong applicants. I have quite a few ec’s that I’m really involved (click <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/barnard-college/557603-barnard-ed-chances.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/barnard-college/557603-barnard-ed-chances.html</a> for full stats) but…</p>
<p>Should I take the ACT w/ writing again OR is a 30 comp/8 essay competitive enough for Barnard ED?</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone!</p>