Is there a limited number of times to take ACT?

<p>My first score in September was lower than I expected and I don't feel I did a good job two days ago either. I'd like to give it a try at least 2 more times but people say that some colleges "frown" on people who took it more than 3 times. Is it true?</p>

<p>Yes, 12 times total.</p>

<p>You can take it 12 times. You control the scores you send. Unless they are in your high school transcript no one needs to know. </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>Why do colleges frown upon taking it many times? If you have a legitimate reason and aren’t trying to raise a 35 to a 36 or something frivolous like that what is so bad about it? </p>

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<p>Generally, they will passively accuse you of wasting time on raising your score, that it’s a much better use of your time to work on academics or extracurricular activities. Such is the case, but I think this only really applies to schools that require you to send all of your test scores. Ones that don’t don’t really know how many times you took it I think, only the scores you send are considered (esp. if they superscore)</p>