If I get a lower score when I retake the ACT, will that hurt me?

I got a 30 on the ACT. I am scheduled to take another ACT test in October. IF I get a lower score than my 30 ACT score, what will that do? I really don’t want to take the risk if it is going to hurt me.

do you apply to colleges that require all scores? keep in mind you can also delete ACT scores but it may take time…

@annamom

Since I am a senior, I think there may be a few colleges that require all scores. So, if I delete the ACT scores, colleges will NEVER know that I took them?

From the ACT website:

Students own their test scores and may direct ACT to delete their scores for a particular test date from our records. (Note: Students may not delete scores used to document participation in State and District Testing.)

To delete your scores for a particular test date, you must submit a written request. Provide us with your name and home address, and we will mail you a form to complete and return to us. We will then permanently remove your record for that test date from our files. All scores from that test date will be deleted.

@hardworker26 you may want to find out how much time it takes ACT to delete the score. I have not done it myself, but I think I have read that it may take several week. Also look into your college list, except for a few colleges, many do not require all score.