ACT Writing Lower score the second time, but much higher the first time

Test Preparation
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I got a 30 composite on my recent ACT, but a 23 on writing. My first ACT I got a 28 composite, and a 33 on writing. When submitting both scores to colleges what will happen with my writing scores and what would colleges think

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Honestly, schools don’t really give a crap about your writing score, especially since your supplements and common app essay will tell them much more about your skills as a writer than 40 minutes on a standardized test.

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Send both scores to the schools that require writing - they know that writing scores with the ACT are not completely reliable but will see your excellent 33 nonetheless. For schools that don’t require writing, don’t worry about the 23.

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Thanks !!

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seems general consensus is that as long as you do OK and can write you’re ok. you don’t really need a good score on that section