<p>I took the ACT test last school year, and received a 34 Composite Score (M:36, E:36, R:35, S:29). Will the 29 in Science negatively effect my chances when I apply to top schools? </p>
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<p>Obviously it would have been better if you had gotten a better science score, but I don’t think it’ll hurt you too much considering the perfect / almost-perfect scores in every other section. Besides, a 34 on the ACT is way above the average for most top schools (though most students send SAT). For Harvard, for example, 34 is the 75th percentile. </p>
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<p>If the schools you are applying to ask for, or accept, SAT subject tests in addition, I would suggest taking one in Chem, Bio, or Physics IF you think you can do well. A solid score would help offset the blip in your ACT.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, I already signed up for three SAT II Subject tests and am trying to meet an ED deadline.</p>
<p>You can change the subjects you are taking that day. I would assume if you felt one of those subjects was a strong one for you, it would have already been on your list. I wouldn’t get to wound up about it. If you have decent grades in science, then they will look at it as part of the picture, not the entire picture.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Yeah, I have always had As in science classes. I think I just had a bad day on science during that test (usually scored 33 + on practice exams).</p>
<p>You can always take the ACT again. I had basically the same problem with a 34 composite and 28 science, so I took it again and got a 35 composite and 36 science</p>
<p>My son had one section that was low. I can’t even remember now which one. All his scores were in the thirties, and then this lonely pathetic 26 or something. He was afraid to show me. I seriously bust out laughing ‘What the heck happened to this one? Go out for a snack buddy?’. Maybe I’m odd but it was just so random it was funny. He’s using his SATs which were statistically better.</p>
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<p>It seriously will not effect your admissions chances. Obviously a higher science score would have led to a possible 35 Composite but unless you plan on majoring in a science at your school, do not be dismayed.</p>