<p>English (35)
Maths (35)
Reading (29)
Science (31)</p>
<p>Although my English and Maths scores were good, are my Reading and Science scores subpar?
I did get 31 on my first ACT test for Reading, and a 10 on Writing.</p>
<p>No. Not likely without some strong hook.</p>
<p>It’s not good ENOUGH? I’m not saying does it stand out in my application, but will it do?</p>
<p>Probably not. Unless you are URM/legacy/recruited/etc</p>
<p>@Serendi I don’t know what Ivy’s in specific you’re looking at, but I’d say you’re in about the mid 50% range of admitted students to most (if not all) Ivy’s. Here’s Columbia’s Class of 2017 Profile (<a href=“http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/classof2017_profile.pdf”>http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/classof2017_profile.pdf</a>) which states that the mid 50% ACT score of admitted students for the class of 2017 was between 32-35, putting you right in the middle. In other words, yes, you are academically competitive, but then again, so is a large portion of the applicant pool. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>I’ve heard that at least a 33 is what you should be aiming to be competitive? Is it because of my weak Science and Reading scores?</p>
<p>I think a 33 is a GREAT score! It places you in many of the mid 50% of colleges (including ivy leagues and other competitive schools)</p>
<p>Thank you cofbrien and stahboy! I am an international, so I should really be looking at getting scores within the 75 percentile right? I guess I won’t be applying to Columbia… </p>
<p>Are the English and Maths subsections more important than Reading and Science? </p>
<p>The mid 50 is the bottom of the actual.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say that any subsections are more important than any others, @Serendi. I don’t know if this was the first or the fourth time you took the ACT, but if it was the first time you took it you may see improvement by retaking the test. Although, I don’t recommend you retake if this was your third or fourth time, as you can only improve your score by so much. All in all, I think this should place you the in the competitive “pile” in almost all admissions offices. Best of luck.</p>
<p>You would be in the middle 50% of all the Ivy leagues which is good! That means 25% of the people scored higher and 25% of the people scored lower. So if you’re rejected, it’s not because of your ACT score. I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Just focus on your essays and ECs!</p>
<p>@cofbrien
I was thinking that because a lot of websites release percentiles for ACT composite, maths, and english scores, but not for science and reading. Same with the SATs. </p>
<p>@xFirefirex My reading score is really low though… 
The percentiles can be used for individual scores too right? 29 is lower than the 25 percentile…</p>
<p>Nobody can tell you for sure that a 33 will get you into an Ivy league school and nobody can tell for sure that it will not. There are students with higher ACT scores who get rejected and students with lower scores who get in. The ACT is only one part of the admission criterion. As many posters have said, your composite puts you squarely in the mix.</p>
<p>@blprof pretty much summed it up. ^^</p>
<p>ACT 33 is within the mid 50 range for any Ivy (some need the low end though), however, there are still plenty of students with much better scores and did not get in. You do need to have strong EC and great essay to make your application stronger. When you have a score near the low end of the mid 50, you may need a hook like URM or legacy in addition to other requirements to get in. Also, the distribution of section scores is important too. Your reading score below 30 would be a weak point. </p>
<p>Ummm just to avoid having sleepless night just do as I did, get a 39 ACT. I’m sure you’ll be set for a wheezing ride through the admissions!</p>
<p>^ It must be a dream after a sleepless night to get 39 in ACT. ;)</p>
<p>Yes, your scores are good enough. The question is the rest of your application. </p>