Hey guys,
I took the ACT in the spring. I got a 34 composite (36 English, 28 Math, 34 Reading, 36 Science), and 11/12 on the writing portion. I plan to apply to Princeton University, Brown University, Davidson College, Boston College, and some other small liberal arts colleges. I intend to major in a politics/government or law-related field.
By the way, I took the SAT prior to the ACT and got a 1510 (790 English, 720 Math). If relevant, I got a 4 on my Calc AB AP exam.
I’m wondering if I should retake the ACT this fall before I apply. I feel that my ACT score is strong, but I am concerned that the 28 math subscore will strongly diminish my chances of acceptance despite the fact that math is not related to my intended major.
For context, I am taking AP Stats this year (senior year). I have a 98.492 weighted GPA and a 95.119 unweighted GPA. I’ve done pretty well in math, taking honors math courses my freshman and sophomore year and AP Calc my junior year. Including weighting, I’ve maintained a 4.0 or higher in all of those classes.
Should I retake the ACT and try to get a better math score, or will it not make a significant difference on my chances of acceptance?
Thank you!