<p>As a senior, I have one more opportunity to take another ACT test for some of the colleges I'm applying to.</p>
<p>The thing is, I'm soooo tired of test-taking. I got a 30 last time, and I expect to improve one or two points at the most (since I did well on all sections, but bombed one last time). But it means that I must study the test once more, and that I must spend another beautiful Saturday doing something that I don't want to.</p>
<p>But then again, just as I think about skipping taking this test, I think of the potential impact that scoring just a few points higher would have on some of my decisions. </p>
<p>Would taking the test and getting a 32 or a 31 (a few points above my original 30) make much of a difference when applying to some really hard-to-get-into schools? Do a few points on the ACTs really mean that much? Because I know that my ACT scores aren't necessarily up-to-par to the places I'm applying to. Do I bother and push forth? Or... eh???</p>
<p>if i were you i would. I gave the sat twice and got a 2040 as the highest. Never did well on practices as well. two days before the test i decide to take the test once more. filled in a form as i hadn't registered, took it to the test, and i hadn't prepared at all. And guess what, an increase of 220 points in my score to 2260. I would certainly recommend retaking the ACT test, especially for "hard-to-get-into" schools. Mind you 2 points on the ACT is like 130 points on the SAT. I think that would make a difference. And if you are lucky, you might just get in up to a 33/34. Best of luck</p>
<p>I faced this same dilemma earlier this year. I got a 32 on my ACT and i felt like i could raise my score at least 2 pts (because i did really bad on one section). I realized that my score was good enough for where i was applying, and i really did not want to waste another beautiful saturday. If you really think you can improve, and really think it will make you look like a better applicant, you should take it. This will be the last time in your life to take it anyways, and if you don't take it, you might wonder later on, "what if i did take it..."</p>
<p>Just my advice. It is all your decision, after all.</p>
<p>Are you certain that the schools that count (the ones at which an increased score may help) even accept ACT scores this late? Many schools only accept up to January tests (which for ACT meant December). Verify with the schools' websites; if they don't accept the scores, don't bother. They won't suddenly change their policy just because you send them more scores.</p>
<p>Even if they will accept new scores, realize that sometimes "test burnout" will preclude a better score even with additional prep (the "law of diminishing returns"). Have you reached that point?</p>