<p>I have taken the test 4 times and got 27,29,29,30. I am really shooting for a 32 and have been practicing all summer and have shown improvement: I am averaging a 32-33 each time I take a test. Should I take it in September or just accept the 30 and try my luck and some pretty good schools, UCB UNC UIUC?</p>
<p>STOP! It looks bad when you take the test more than three times. You’ve already taken a fourth time which I don’t understand why you did. A 29 isn’t even that bad of a score. Unless you can afford it, I don’t know why your applying to out of state public schools.</p>
<p>How come it looks bad?</p>
<p>You should have done the practice tests and reached your target score or a plateau before taking ACT (even the first time). By taking it multiple times, it may ruin your chance for schools that wants all scores sent. For some high schools, they would also list your test scores on the transcript. In that case, you cannot hide your previous scores either. The intention of the test is to check the academic achievement status of the student which should be shown in your first or may be the second attempt. By taking it multiple times, it is not a real reflection of your academic achievement but to test skills. That is not what the colleges are looking for. You would give the impression to the admission office either not academically sounded.</p>
<p>I think taking it multiple times is only for the Sat. I believe that for the act they only look it your most recent score</p>
<p>Yeah I took it five times and raised my last date from a 30 to 33. Take it again. The vast majority of schools require you send your HIGHEST score and not all so it’s in your benefit to nab the highest score you can</p>
<p>ACT allows for score choice.</p>
<p>Also, ACT allows you to cancel your scores at any point in time:
[Frequently</a> Asked Questions | How do I delete a test date record? | ACT Student](<a href=“http://www.actstudent.org/faq/delete.html]Frequently”>http://www.actstudent.org/faq/delete.html)</p>