<p>So I took the ACT in October and am wondering if its worth retaking. I scored as follows:
Composite: 34
English:33
Math:34
Reading:34
Science:35
Writing: 10</p>
<p>So all I did to prep was take a practice test (which I scored a 33 on). I had intended to take this and get a starting point from which I work from, but this is a high starting point. Is it even worth retaking? I am a junior so I have time.</p>
<p>I don’t think so. You did amazing! Congratulations! I took it at the same time and scored a 32 composite 
My science brought me down :(</p>
<p>But then again, you’re a junior so I would say try one more time! The higher, the better, right?</p>
<p>Hello! You scored very well on the ACT in Oct! I am currently a senior, and if I were you, I would prep up to take it one more time to try to get higher. of you are reaching for top tier schools, like me, I would try to raise them up a little more if your ECs and GPA. Are on the lower end. Ultimately, the decision is up to you, and some colleges do not find a difference between 34 and 35, and 35 and 36. I got a 35 composite in Oct. and needless to say I am very happy that I am done with standardized testing!</p>
<p>Congrats to both of you! Well weighted GPA is 4.06, not taking into account my current semester (6 IB classes, straight As). And extracurriculars: DECA, interact, THAT, writing center coach, IB kids against hunger, international studies, math team, working on setting up a business out of the high school. Probably forgetting something. So I don’t know if the difference between a 34 and 35 or 36 is worth it? But I didn’t take a prep course which i could and improve my English score.</p>
<p>The difference between a 34 and 36 are minimal at best. They both exist within the 99th percentile. To get a 36 takes a lot of effort and some luck as well.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would focus on the business you are setting up as well as your other activities. Taking time to be an effective leader in your activities will more than make up for one or two ACT points.</p>
<p>Would it be worth it to just work on English slightly and retake it? If I can improve that score I could potentially score higher.</p>
<p>It would definitely be worth it in my honest opinion. If I were in your scenario, I would try to prep up a little more (mainly English in your case) and try to take it one more time. Of course, ACT/SAT/SAT ll’s aren’t everything. As long as you show interest and commitment to your activities, your standardized test score is respectable. I agree with Preply that the difference is minimal at best. But then again, there are thousands of students every year who score between 34-36 who apply for high tier schools. On a different note, you’ll never know if you don’t try! =)</p>
<p>Ok another quick question. My counselor is in maternity leave so I had to ask the walkin who I don’t trust because she’s the head softball coach and kinda, not pleasant. But do you have to take the sat to validate PSAT scores if you qualify for the national merit scholarship? We haven’t gotten scores yet, but should I be looking at SAT vocab?</p>