If a college says they superscore, and a student has a 26C, 30C, and 34C on their testing history, would it be okay to send all 3 scores? I only ask because I got a 10/12 on the writing the first time (with my 26C) and that’s my highest writing score (I want it to show to schools that superscore and ask for writing). However, I’m hoping the system is automatically computerized and doesn’t show my 20 from reading and 23 from science the first time I took the ACT
I’m applying to a few top 25 schools that are reaches for me, so those earlier scores would really hurt. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks!
@Sybylla Yes, but I got an 8/12 on writing for both the 30C and 34C, so I don’t want to send only those (which would cause my 8/12s to show to schools that require writing).
@ConcernedRabbit but what about for schools like Georgia Tech where they require writing? That’s what I’m mainly asking about on this thread, schools that say “required” next to the writing section.
@hannuhylu It’s great your daughter is starting early! I started for the later half of junior year - she’s definitely capable, especially after a 10 point gain like that. Also, don’t stress - I learned a lot of great things in my IB classes junior year that allowed me to work quicker, make less mistakes, and stay focused during tests/exams. Hopefully she’ll subconsciously pick up some of those tactics, along with some real, legitimate ACT prep. Best of luck to her!
They may require it, but since you are talking about Georgia Tech, which is an engineering school, more or less, I doubt they care. 8 out of 12 is also above the average. I’m in the same boat. I have a 36 and a 8/12, and I’m honestly not that worried. I think it’ll do more harm to send the 26. What has been seen cannot be unseen. The admission officer reading your profile will see the 26, and that will stay with them in the back of their head.
@aneeshs17 Congrats on your improvement - send the 34, don’t send the rest. The 8 is a perfectly respectable writing score and most schools know how subjective (and superficial) the essay grading is. There are other ways to demonstrate your writing skill - in your essays or in a teacher recommendation that can speak to that.
Also for the ACT, if you were to send both tests, you’d pay a separate fee for each test and somebody in college admissions would tally the superscore. There’s no way of knowing if all of the information goes up the line or just the highest sections. Not worth the risk, IMO
If you send all scores, all sections will be seen. A few schools require the full testing history, but Georgia Tech does not.
Are there any scores from your 26C or 30C sittings that would contribute to the superscore? Or are all of your highest section scores (aside from writing) in the 34C sitting?
34 and 8 are fine. More than fine. GT will want your highest math,. Most schools don’t SS the ACT so your 34, assuming it has your highest math, is terrific.
Then stick with the 34!!! If it helps, my daughter got a perfect writing score on the SAT but her ACT scores (other than the essay which was lower) were higher than the SAT. So she didn’t send the SAT at all. Let the 10/12 go!
Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer to that. I assume that everything can be seen, but the best scores are pulled up into a summary. But that’s just conjecture. Maybe your GC might know?
You can always self report the writing score on the common app, so they know about it, but just submit the 34C sitting.
