ACT writing scores

So I took the ACT with writing and my composite score I wasn’t pleased with so I’ll be taking that again but I got an 8 on my writing section should I take ACT writing or no writing? Also schools I’m looking to apply to are Pitt, UVA, VT if that’s needed for evaluation.

All three of those schools do not require the ACT writing section. Depending on what other schools you are applying to, you should take the ACT with writing if at least one school requires it. If those three schools are your main ones, don’t bother taking the writing section.