Does Harvey Mudd consider the ACT Writing section?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Harvey Mudd College
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<p>I'm currently a rising senior, and I took the ACT w/ Writing for the first time a couple of months ago and scored a 35 (W: 35; M: 36; R: 34; S: 35; W: 7). At the time, I asked about re-taking because my writing score was not up to par with my composite score. The overwhelming response was, "No, don't retake. Colleges don't look at the ACT Writing section." </p>

<p>However, I recently read a post on College Confidential that said Harvey Mudd considers the ACT Writing score in admissions decisions. Is this true, and, if so, will a 7 on the ACT Writing hurt my chances at Mudd? I'm better at writing non-timed essays, so my application essays should be strong, but I'm not sure that will make up for my ACT Writing score.</p>

<p>EDIT: Sorry if this sounds neurotic, but I'd prefer to err on the side of caution.</p>

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<p>You can’t really tell from the Mudd website. They do ask for the ACT with writing (as do all colleges). It seems like if you do a good job with your essays and you have good grades in English classes, I wouldn’t think it would be a make or break item.</p>

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<p>I’m sure they do consider it, but it just isn’t that big a part of their admissions process. They honestly look more at the essay as a sample of your writing (since they get direct access to the essay you wrote on the exam). It isn’t worth your time to retake it, because a writing score will not make of break an application. Colleges just use ACT Writing as just a way of getting to know their applicant’s writing skills.</p>