I got a 35 composite on the ACT and scored 740 800 720 CR math writing for the SAT, but my essay scores were 6 and 7 respectively. Will the bad essay scores hurt my college applications? I plan on retaking both tests if I have time but I’m generally pretty horrible at timed writing (I don’t do well under pressure) so does anyone have any advice to improve my essays? Thanks!
Also, to clarify, I’m usually pretty good at normal essays if I have time to edit and revise and think about what I’m doing.
It is unlikely they will affect a college’s decision about you. You have great overall scores, and that’s what will really matter when you apply to top-tier schools. If you have the GPA, course strength, extracurriculars and writing ability (when it comes to your college application essays), you shouldn’t have a problem at all.