Does the ACT writing section matter?

<p>I heard that the writing score doesn't count in your total score, so can colleges see the breakdown of your scores on the ACT and your writing section? Is there any point in doing well on the writing section? Thanks.</p>

<p>Well… if you look at most college profiles: </p>

<p>“If submitting ACT, Writing Section is required”</p>

<p>Some schools use the writing section like they use the SAT writing section. Some just look at it. Others don’t use it at all.</p>