<p>So I took the ACT in September and just got my scores (31 Composite pretty happy). Anyway some of the schools that I plan to apply to say that the writing section is required if submitting ACT. I didn't take the writing section because my counselor said I didn't need to since I have taken the SAT. I realize I would be screwed at those schools if I hadn't also taken the SAT. But my question is will those schools that say they require the writing section, still consider my ACT scores when I apply/will it help me get in or will they just ignore them and look at my SAT's? This is kind of important since I think my ACT score is better than my SAT, 31 vs 1270 (though I hope to at least break 1300, Saturday). </p>
<p>Honestly I really don't know. I know since I have taken the ACT with writing and the SAT with writing I don't have to take the writing portion again since I received a good score. I'm taking the ACT w/o writing again later this month. I "assume" if you have a good writing score on the SAT you wouldn't have to complete another standardized essay.</p>
<p>I believe when schools say they require ACT WITH WRITING they will only regard test dates WITH WRITING!
GoGB: What is your SAT with writing section included? Assuming 1270 is CR + M.
Don't know why your counselor would say you needn't take ACT w/writing!
I think they may only regard your SATs if school requires writing component. If so, can you retake Oct 25th ACT???
gjoseph: Do not assume! Good writing score is fine if they are looking at SAT scores. A smallish number of schools superscore the ACT so PERHAPS they would take the writing score from 1st ACT and superscore you between the 2 tests. I would not count on this at all! I think you may still be able to add writing portion for Oct 25th if you are within the deadline for registering (late fee I believe!) You can always check w/schools you are applying to, speak with an admissions officer directly!</p>
<p>my son did the same thing as OP. He has asked at a couple of his schools..and they will "look" at his ACT as well as the "complete" Score on the SAT that included writing (his ACT is overall a better score, also..but his SAT writng was very high). </p>
<p>He has decided NOT to take the ACT again because his without writing score was superior his overall SAT but his SAT writing score was as good as he can could do we think..hoping that both will be seen and considered. </p>
<p>Frankly, do not consider using up another Saturday for ACT with writing to be a good use of his time..he has a million things to do and essays to write and many many ECs to finish as a senior/leader.
In retrospect, would recommend students do the ACT WITH writing. He had very lax guidance counseling and perhaps should not have assumed that colleges would look at both scores....so..that is my advice to those that skip the Writing section on the ACT. You may regret it as you can't verify at every school that all your scores are viewed..so best to suck it up and do the writing section on both exams.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, your GC gave you some bad advice -- it's worth the time and effort to take the W just in case you ace the ACT and then decide to apply to colleges that require it. </p>
<p>In your case OP, I recommend retaking the ACT+W since your ACT is considerably higher than your SAT (31 ACT converts to a ~1370 SAT).</p>
<p>I dont think colleges actually look at ACT v.s. SAT scores the same as those concurrence charts. The ACT official chart puts a 31 (I got that too) with a 1380 (got that.. both .. lol)</p>
<p>However, U of Florida requires a 33! ACT or 2070 SAT for the honors college. according to the ACT chart, a 33 is a full 110 points better than a 2070 (act chart: 33 = 2180)</p>