So I took the ACT and received a 32 with writing (Scored a 9)
To be honest I believe ACT Writing is absolutely worthless as I am a perfectly fine writer and understand how to properly write and develop an essay but my opinion is besides the point.
On the ACT I scored a 34 E 35M 33R 26S (32C)
Prior I received a 33E 34M 22R 32S (30C)
With such a spike between reading and science I feel a 33/34 should be attainable if I take again and prepare for the two sections so I have a question.
I am applying to my schools in January for regular decision and several are ivies (No Superscore) so I want to retake.
My Question: If those schools require ACT with writing and I send them the 32 and then say a 34C no writing will they accept it? Reason being the December ACT if I take without writing I can have my multiple choice scores before the deadline and send them in time (I am in US).
Thank you guys
@CollegeCraze72 - check with each college’s website what their requirements are. Some clearly say that the reported scores must be from the same sitting with writing
Yes I know some require writing, however, what I am asking is will they not even look at a 34 if it doesnt have writing on it? A 32 is in most schools range, but the 34 is just a step up and then the 32 has the required writing.
Im just saying from a holistic schools perspective wouldnt they appreciate the 34 still?
I am only asking because I want to have the score in time to send prior to the deadline and I dont know if that will be possible if I take december without writing
My D got her essay score less than a week after her composite score.
I am pretty sure that if a school requires a test with the essay, then you don’t get to pick and choose. The best bet would be to contact them directly if the policy is unclear on their website.
Did you find an answer to this question? Can you borrow a writing score from a previous ACT score? Or will school only consider composite score with the writing section? (for schools that require writing section)
I’m pretty much 100% sure this doesn’t work for most schools