<p>I just read this from another thread but wasn't sure....assuming my son gets a 12 on the essay ( I really hope so :D) but is not happy about the composite score, does he need to take ACT with writing again next time? Or just take the ACT without it? I am asking because Yale requires ACT with writing. I thought he has to take ACT with writing in all sittings.</p>
<p>I don’t think Yale superscores the ACT – not in the way they do the SAT – so your son would need to take the writing portion of his ACT test again if he retook the test. But, I would call Yale Admissions (and the Admissions offices of other schools your son is interested in) and double-check, as colleges really have not made that clear in their websites.</p>
<p>I am almost certain top colleges (such as Yale) will not even look at or consider an ACT without writing.</p>
<p>The safe thing to do would be retaking the ACT with writing, as that is what everyone else does. I’ve never heard of someone doing it that way.</p>
<p>Keep in mind you get an English+Writing score. If your son is not happy with his composite, it could be due to his english score, which would therefor bring down his combined english+writing score.</p>
<p>realchk: Keep in mind that it’s not possible to take the SAT without writing, so it just makes sense that most selective colleges would require the ACT with writing every time a student takes the test. But, again, I would call Admissions and ask.</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips.</p>