Delete ACT scores?

Applying to College
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<p>The ACT website it states "If you would like us to delete your scores for a particular test date from our records, you must request it in writing. Provide us with your name and home address, and we will mail you a form to complete and return to us. We will then permanently remove your record for that test date from our files. All scores from that test date will be deleted."</p>

<p>Does this mean even after I see my scores, if I am unhappy with it, am I able to delete the score without penalty?
Also, would leaving a below par score affect my chances of getting into colleges like UPenn that require all your scores, or not make a difference if I already have a good SAT score? Thank you!</p>

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<p>I would ask ACT just too be sure, they’re good with customer service. Also, it that is true (which it sounds like) then it would help. I mean getting a 33 on your first try (or so it appears) is better than a 27, 29, 31, and then 33. I think they say they only look at your best score, and highest subscores, but I find that hard to believe. So unless you did amazing in one subscore in a test, then it would help.</p>