Do I need to take the ACT with writing for admission to W&M?

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<p>I already took the SAT a few times but have not yet taken the ACT. I need to sign up for the 9/11 ACT soon before late registration ends. Do I need to sign up for the writing portion? I am applying ED to W&M.</p>

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<p>It’s not definitive, but the Collegeboard profile says “If submitting ACT, the writing section is optional” : [College</a> Search - College of William and Mary - W&M - Admission](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board)</p>

<p>Hopefully “W&M Admission” will weigh in here, otherwise just give them a call or an email - but I’m pretty sure it’s optional. </p>

<p>I think “Writing” tests are generally viewed as unreliable, and are widely ignored in admissions decisions. I think most schools will only look at the Composite Score - but in any case, you should look at the requirements for your RD schools list, to see if any of <em>them</em> require the writing section, just in case the ED doesn’t work out…</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>W&M does not require the ACT with writing and does not see the writing score if submitted. With the SAT we see the writing score as it’s a mandatory part of the exam but we focus our review on the critical reading and math.</p>