<p>Does all of your scores get sent to the colleges like SAT scores do? Or can you just send your highest score?</p>
<p>It depends on the college I believe. However, I do know for sure that the maximum limit for taking the ACT is 12 times, as stated on the website.</p>
<p>Not minding the money, of course…</p>
<p>You can send whichever scores you want although many colleges stipulate you have to send all scores. Taking the ACT more than 3 times is really frowned upon.</p>
<p>I’ve heard that after taking it 4 times your scores are all averaged together. Not sure how true that is but it’s what I hear.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t take it more then 3 times. Colleges don’t like that</p>
<p>The most selective schools require u send them ALL your test scores. For those schools, taking the test 10 will make you look like a psycho.</p>
<p>If for regular universities, okay as long as you send the best. </p>
<p>If for Ivy League, keep dreaming.</p>
<p>More than ten times</p>
<p>Is this even a question?</p>
<p>pretty sure this is a ■■■■■.</p>
<p>Max is 12.</p>
<p>I’ve taken it 9 times thus far and will be attending one of the best colleges in the US come fall time.</p>
<p>I don’t think it matters at all</p>
<p>As long as you delete some of them</p>
<p>@nickster322 why did you take the June ACT if you’re going to college in the fall? Just curious.</p>
<p>I know a kid who took it 7 times until he got the elusive 36. He is going to Princeton in the fall.</p>
<p>@thatmathyscigirl, my dad put a bribe in place if I could get a 34</p>
<p>I took it for the 6th time on the 14th (rising senior). Have seen 4 point increase (not including the recent test) and would be willing to retake it in September and October. I have spoken with Ivy and NESCAC admissions and you don’t come off as crazy, you are perceived as determined. </p>
<p>With regards to the post above mine, I think you can find admissions officers at any school that will give you different interpretations of their thoughts on taking the ACT numerous times. Totally depends on the situation. For instance, if you are a recruited athlete that needs to achieve a certain number, taking it multiple times until you “hit” does show determination. Or maybe you have stellar grades and have difficulty with standardized testing–and are aiming for a particular benchmark–again this might show determination.</p>
<p>On the other hand, spending 3+ hours each time, as well as prepping for a standardized test over and over again, might not play well if you can’t articulate a strong reason for it. Especially if you are from a relatively privileged background. Colleges realize that kids from less-privileged backgrounds are less likely to have the opportunity to take the SAT/ACT over and over again. We have attended several forums for highly selective colleges, and have heard this sentiment more than a few times. At some point, you may be better off concentrating on other areas of your application.</p>