<p>Question about ACT: Ok I know composite isn’t as high as it should be but science is what really brought it done. To be honest, I didn’t even know there was a science section on the ACT so when I got to it I was like *** and I ran out of time. So should I take it again and actually study? OR will admissions offices see that science sucked or else it would be a 32/33.
4.74 weighted, 3.89 unweighted *most schedule demanding according to counselor
College classes on the side that add to GPA (not added into 4.74): Computer Science, Economics (both count for AP credit)
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<p>From my experience with how they selected people the past year, having a more rigorous schedule is more favorable, thus to your favor. </p>
<p>Your science score is problematic and could be a funkiller. Push the English or Math to a 34 if you can.</p>
<p>“I didn’t even know there was a science section on the ACT” <— lol! (Don’t ever bring this up, ever.)</p>
<p>You’ve done a lot of interesting stuff but it reads as dull. You might try spicing up your presentation with some memorable anecdotes to present your personality and cast yourself as more unique and individual, though not flamboyant. (Think: Shiny brass buttons on a navy blue Brooks Brothers blazer topping a hand-made eco-friendly hemp shirt top two buttons unbuttoned.)</p>
<p>I agree with PolarBearVsShark. With what you have on the page below my guess is that you will either be rejected or at best make the waitlist but will probably not get in. I think to be more assured of admission you need to get your composite up to a 34. My daughter had an ACT Composite score of 33 with a 36 on the English and a 36 on the Math and a 30 on the Science. What pulled her down was a 29 on the Reading portion, and of course the 30 on the Science. These scores are better than yours, and she was only offered a spot on the waitlist (which she declined). She was never offered admission at Bowdoin. Her unweighted GPA was also higher than yours. Good luck.</p>