ACT Writing in Admission

<p>I recently received my ACT composite score and my writing score. I got a 33 composite score, but I got an 8 on the writing portion of the exam. Will my writing score greatly hurt my chances for USC? Thanks for your replies! :)</p>

<p>I doubt it. I got a 33 composite, but I believe my writing portion was low too and here I am at USC today :)</p>

<p>Oh, cool! Thanks for your reply; it gives me hope. :)</p>

<p>Did you take or re-take the SAT test? I suggest you compare your scores between the SAT and ACT. Send in your best score (as long as USC accepts the ACT this year).</p>

<p>USC accepts the ACT.</p>

<p>Good to hear. I have a 32 ACT, 36 Reading/34 Math, 10 writing, 29 science, but English was low at 29. It is usage, which I will have to possibly improve to take it in senior year. My score improved from a 29 last time (April/Sophomore year). Interests include engineering, archaeology, history, law school. Any thought about retaking it or if I should do SAT II? Can’t stand any more tests with 4 more AP exams to go.</p>