Post your ACT Writing Scores

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<p>11 on June test</p>

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<p>11 on June (boo...)</p>

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<p>12! YES!!! I finally DID NOT get a score of 8 on a standardized test essay! With 3 eights to my name to invalidate my writing ability, it feels so good to finally get a decent score!</p>

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<p>how long was your essay</p>

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<p>Well I have 3 eights now.</p>

<p>8 on june.</p>

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<p>My essay exactly filled two pages. I can't imagine how people can write such long essays in such a short time; I write constantly (no prewriting, I just plan it in my head while I write) and as fast as I can and this is the most I have ever been able to write.</p>

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<p>1 0 .</p>

8

<p>10....had a 10 on SAT too...at least I'm consistent:)</p>

9

<p>how extensive is your discussion of counter arguments?</p>

10

<p>5 paragraph essay..3 supporting examples</p>

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<p>I discussed counterarguments quite extensively in my essay. My essay topic was about sports in school. In my introductory paragraph I said something about how everyone thinks of the stereotypical “dumb jock” when they think of student athletes, but that this is a narrow-minded view of a very diverse group of people. I went on to make three arguments about why sports are beneficial to students. Then I attacked (too harsh a word, but oh, well) the other position in a rather lengthy paragraph that addressed several points. I think that the counterargument is an essential ingredient in a high-scoring essay. The only thing I can pinpoint that I did differently on my 12 essay than on my 8 was that I made sure that my awareness of the opposing viewpoint was evident throughout my essay. Additionally, I believe that the comments I received were very telling. One grader wrote “Your essay addressed the complexity of the issue by fully responding to counterarguments,” and the other said “Your essay addresses the complexity of the issue by evaluating its implications.” In short, it is essential to show the graders that you have a clear understanding of the opposing viewpoint and that you have made an informed decision about what to believe.</p>

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<p>9...didn't know about having a counterargument though</p>

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<p>sorry to jump back in....I read the test date forum the day I took the version and only then learned that counterarguments were necessary. Obviously, I didn't include them and still got a ten. Ahhh the uncertainties of life. Guess I'm loveable even as a piece of paper:D</p>

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<p>Awwww. After all, who could help but love a teen whose screenname starts with “Miss.” It makes me think or a prim-and-proper southern belle.</p>

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<p>-shudders- Okay, that came off as really stalker-ish. I didn’t mean it that way at all; I just think your username is really cute.</p>

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<p>Where did you guys get your writing scores?</p>

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<p>Go to <a href="http://actstudent.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://actstudent.org&lt;/a> and click on “Early Scores” on the left side in the “Services” box. Scores, including those for the essays, are now available for free.</p>

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<p>ahh! ...10</p>

<p>comparison: two SAT "11's" march and may</p>

<p>34 english score
33 combined eng/writing...@#%^#$ ACT!
^ what effect does a 33 combined have on a 33 composite, as viewed by colleges</p>

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<p>combined eng/writing does not affect composite score.</p>

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<p>I know that LITERALLY it does not (hence, 'as viewed by colleges')
i still cant believe it dropped my english though 34=> 33</p>

<p>btw, do colleges get to see all the subscores</p>

<p>my arts/literature Reading subscore is bad</p>