<p>I'm debating whether to take the writing section for the ACT, considering its optional. I looked into the scoring conversion and my english score could considerably lower if my grader is not satisfied with my essay. I hate subjectivity in a standardized test...grrr</p>
<p>does anyone know anything more, or if colleges require that the writing section be taken? what are your opinions?</p>
<p>Mmm... I'm not sure. I think they did that to match the SAT's new SAT + Writing. That way, the ACT + Writing would be weighed the same as the 2400 SAT, just like how the regular ACT was weighed the same as the 1600 SAT. I do know that my counselor is recommending that juniors and below take the ACT+Writing though.</p>
<p>The UC's require either the new SAT, or the ACT PLUS Writing....other schools may differ; check out their web pages.</p>
<p>It depends on the colleges that you will be applying to but there are a number, particularly high ranked colleges, that will be requiring that writing section if you intend to rely on the ACT for admission.</p>
<p>Pentasa,</p>
<p>If you go to the ACT website you can look up the colleges that you are interested in to see if they require you to take the writing portion.</p>