<p>I've heard that colleges look at the individual scores on the SAT and look at the ACT more holistically. Is this true or just a myth? If it's true that would really help me because on my SAT I have CR-760 M-690 w-770 but in this last ACT I got E-36 M-26 R-36 S-28 (32 composite). I was really bummed about my low math score even though I've gotten up to a 28 in math before but this is my highest composite score. I plan on sending both scores but I want to make sure my math score doesn't hurt me.</p>
<p>Actually I would think it to be the opposite. Think about it - Most selective colleges require ACT OR SAT WITH 2 Subject Tests. Meaning that the individual parts of ACT are evaluated as if they are the Subject Tests. It’s pure speculation though. If you do well on both format, you shouldn’t have to worry. </p>
<p>Increasing numbers of schools are superscoring the ACT. I assume that if they do that, then they also consider section scores individually.</p>
<p>When you write, “I want to make sure my math score doesn’t hurt me,” what do you even mean? If it affects your choices, OK. If you’re just looking for peace of mind, forget it. You’ll just find something else to worry about.</p>
<p>Most schools would look at the section scores individually disregarding SAT or ACT although they may not report them in the admission stat separately. That is the case even for schools that do not super score ACT. Certain schools may focus more on certain section scores. For instance, UMich CoE would pay more attention to the Math score (and they don’t superscore ACT).</p>