<p>Was it just me or were the answers in pairs of two or three, like some questions had the same answer choices. For example, 2 “A’s” in a row or 3 “D’s” in a row or something? I think 74A had something like that, or at least according to the person?</p>
<p>@reb1rr : Last year when my son took the ACT, he got an email from one of the 4 schools he’d had the scores sent to, congratulating him on his score—and he received the email about 3 days BEFORE the scores were available to him online! For that particular test date, scores were available online 16 days after testing, but the email from the college came several days prior to that! Maybe it just depends on what day the particular college receives their scores electronically from ACT? LOL, in my son’s case, I actually called the admissions office of the college he received the email from, and they gave me his ACT score over the phone! Just wanted to let you know that it is in fact possible for a college to receive the scores before the student does!</p>
<p>Is there any chance they are coming out today? The scores were out 2 weeks later in the Sept test.</p>
<p>Sorry if this has already been covered.</p>
<p>I would think scores will not be released until after the registration deadline for December ACT. Since it’s Friday, November 7th, I’m predicting the earliest scores are released is on Monday, November 10th (unless they release scores on weekend days).</p>
<p>I think they purposefully release it after for the revenue :-q ! Can anyone tell me how to raise my score!? I’m a senior and December is my last chance if this one isn’t higher… I’ve made a 28 two times… If I make a 28 a third time I will die @-) ! My scores are:
English 27
Math 27
Reading 30
Science 26 (I HATE THIS SECTION)
Writing 9/12</p>
<p>I hope scores come out this Friday like right after the deadline. </p>
<p>@nerdysocialite : For English, short answers most of the time are the right solution, in some cases you need to pay attention to commas and colon (dependent and independent sentence structures).</p>
<p>Math, revise trig rules, circle equation, know how to factor and simplify, and lastly composition functions. Basic Algebra and Trig.</p>
<p>Reading, you’re pretty good :)</p>
<p>Science, JUST be fast and accurate, I prefer reading the question and looking at the topic presented and then look right at the tables provided (graphs as well). However, for the conflicting viewpoint passage, READ the passage and then answer the questions maybe underline the things you don’t get, I guess. </p>
<p>Good luck in the December test!</p>
<p>Isn’t it ironic that day scores come out is coincidentally the day after registration for the december test ends? funny how that works. :-h </p>
<p>Hi folks,</p>
<p>I had asked this question earlier but go no response so I am posting again.</p>
<p>My son took ACT in April and got a composite of 32. However, his science scores were not good - 28. He took ACT again in June and focussed on science and got 32 (in science) but a composite of 28.</p>
<p>He did his final try to bring up his composite and science in October and waiting for his scores (just like everyone else).</p>
<p>My question is, would it look bad if we sends score reports, both 32 and 28, to universities that superscore?</p>
<p>He said that the Oct one was a bit funky and different and does not think his scores would be good either.</p>
<p>I dont want to put him through another ordeal of taking the test in December.</p>
<p>Any guidance would be helpful.</p>
<p>Z.</p>
<p>A 32 is such a good score that I would be inclined just to include it (and not the 28 composite) especially if your son doesn’t plan to be a science major. Did he also take the SAT? To colleges, students are not just their test scores. Their grades, activities, recommendations are very important. This site seems to overemphasize test scores. It is also the case that students rarely keep improving after the 3rd attempt. I think they are just too tired of all the testing. I’ll be thrilled if my son ever gets a 32 and would certainly NOT suggest he re-take the test if he ever gets that score. Regression to the mean makes it very hard to improve from a 32. </p>
<p>@zubear to answer you question, it will not look bad if you send both composite scores to a school that super scores the ACT. Rather, it will work to your advantage.</p>
<p>6 days!! This wait is just killing me! I am really hoping for a better composite since this will most likely be a huge deciding factor in whether I get into my ED school or not.</p>
<p>@zubar if the superscores send the best of everything. Boston College for example encourages this. </p>
<p>@Encord Where are you applying ED?</p>
<p>@Encord Thank you folks for the response. I’ll check with my son and see what he decides. We just feel that the adcom does not frown upon a lower composite score and thinks the the first 32 is just a fluke.</p>
<p>@MOMH20. Thank you as well. I think this site has been extremely beneficial for me beyond just talking about test scores. I have learnt a lot by reviewing and looking at what other members have been doing.</p>
<p>My son’s GPA is not steller (3.6) but has good ACT (32), decent essays and good recommendations. He is looking to get into a “pre-med” type of program and is targeting Duke (does have a bit of a “advantage” with legacy). Hence the worry on getting the ACT up and compensate for the low GPA.</p>
<p>Z.</p>
<p>@zubar and others - we have a similar issue. </p>
<p>My son’s Sept ACT has a composite of 31, but his science score is a miserable 25!!! Back in February, he got a composite 28 but with a science score of 30 (and he nearly always scored 30 or above on science in every practice test - not sure WHAT happened in Sept.) </p>
<p>So we’re torn… we don’t want schools to see the 28 composite, but it would be nice for them to see the 30 in science (if they superscore I guess it’s a no brainer, but - what if they don’t technically superscore but say they take all into consideration - like Michigan)? And at least his composite went up. </p>
<p>At this point, we’re waiting to see if October will not only be a higher composite (fine, I suppose if it isn’t), but at least have a decent science score. But for his EA applications, we may not have time to wait. </p>
<p>NOTE: it says clearly on the ACT website that if the student took the writing, they do not send schools scores until the essay score is in, which can be two weeks after scores are posted on website. So there is really no disadvantage to waiting to see scores before ordering (other than saving $12). Ordering to send them the day you see them (pre-essay) won’t get them there any later. I called and confirmed this.</p>
<p>Anyway, any advice on my question appreciated!!</p>
<p>
Yes. Yes. Yes.
The average score on the ACT is around a 21 I believe. People would die to get a 28. It’s not a below average score, nor is it average. It is very respectable, and your son should be proud of that score.The absolute worst part of this site is that nearly everyone on it is the top 10%. When you go the chance me forums, all you see are schools like Penn, MIT, Duke, Stanford, Berkley, etc.
If this site recruited more average students, people would realize how good they are. Please don’t take college confidential to be the norm. Ever. </p>
<p>A 28 IS the top 10 %! More importantly, schools look at the whole applicant. Obsessing over 1 point on the ACTs isn’t worth it, because colleges typically don’t care. I’d try to find a school that is a good match that will want him for who he is as an entire applicant. I’ve encouraged my children to attend a college where they are one of the stronger applicants. Duke may not be a good fit for him, even if he can get in, especially if he wants to take a demanding science curriculum. The end goal isn’t admissions. The end goal is a great college education and experience. Good luck. </p>
<p>I have the dreaded 33.25 composite super scored so I all need is either a 35 in English, 35 in math, 34 in reading, or 33 in science to bring it up to a 34. Ahh.
I’m pretty sure I did not though because there were very many distractions during testing.
Oh well.</p>
<p>@jamesjunkers beautifully said</p>
<p>@zubar Check the website and/or call admissions to confirm if the school superscores the ACT. If so, send the best of everything, even tif he best scores are spread over several test dates. At $12 per test this can be costly, but one ACT point can result in increased scholarship $$$$.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>