Another retake thread- raising science worth it?

Test Preparation ACT Preparation
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<p>I took the ACT for the first time without preparing at all, although I did prepare a lot for the SAT which may have helped, and my scores were:</p>

<p>English- 33
Math- 34
Reading- 32
Science- 24 (ouch.)
Composite- 31</p>

<p>So I was happy with all my scores except the science one, and I still have time to retake in the fall. However, even if I raised my science score to a 30, it would only raise my composite by 1 pt, so I don't know whether prepping for science is worth it. I'll be applying to schools with selectivity levels like Case and University of Rochester, and I've heard that a 31 is a pretty decent score for schools like those. I'm just afriad that such a low science score (I think 24 is only 80th percentile) will hurt, especially if I want to major to be science-related. So should I retake?</p>

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<p>Go for it. You choose which scores to send anyways. Composite wise.</p>

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<p>I would definetely consider retaking the test again to get your Science score higher.</p>

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<p>Yeah. Just remember to RUSH during the science part. Don't read the instructions, background info, etc. Just find the answer and move on, keep moving that pencil!</p>