Combined Writing and English Score on the ACT

Test Preparation
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<p>I am completely and utterly confused about the Combined Writing and English Score on the ACT. If it doesn't affect your composite score, then what is it used for? Don't colleges only look at your composite score?</p>

2

<p>Some colleges take the writing score into account, but the composite is the most important (unless you’re applying to a UC).</p>

3

<p>UC’s weigh it more heavily than privates? I’m definitely applying to all the top tier UC’s and a few privates. What combined score should I settle for?</p>

4

<p>Look at their UC points table. The writing on the ACT is weighted equally to the writing on the SAT.</p>