<p>I took the April ACT and scored a 26. I scored a 31 on English, 26 on Math, and a 22 on both reading and Science. I simply just could not concentrate towards the end of the test due to lack of sleep and nervousness. Unsatisfied with my result, I took the ACT again and June. I got a normal amount of sleep the night before and was much more relaxed this time knowing what was ahead. I felt confident with my performance and was correct as I got a 31 this time. I scored a 33 on English, Reading, and Science, but a 26 on Math. My question is whether colleges will red flag my results due to the rare 5 point increase. I have heard of this happening before and am curious if my situation would yield this result.</p>
<p>no, it's not unheard of. the fact that u stayed the same in math shows some consistency, which gives it the ring of truth</p>
<p>What did you mean by "no it's not unheard of?" What in my post were you saying "no" to?</p>
<p>your ACT score difference is not unheard of. there will be no red flag.</p>
<p>Oh, thanks for the clarification.</p>
<p>Unlike the SAT where all scores are seen the ACTis score choice so you can essentially treat the 26 like it does not exist. You choose which scores to send. When you send your scores, if you only send the 31, that is what the colleges will see along with the composite scores for that test.</p>
<p>What if I have already sent the scores to some colleges during the ACT registration? I am referring to the part where you have the option of sending your scores to up to five colleges or scholarship agencies.</p>
<p>No biggie, just send them again. People take multiple SATs all the time.</p>
<p>I know, but what I mean is that because I have already sent them they will see my 26 as well.</p>
<p>if you had taken the SAT the first time and got an 1180 ( out of 1600 on the old testthe equivalent of a 26 ) and took the sat again and got a 1380 (the equivalent of the 31 out of 1600), would you be asking this question. You would just be happy for the jump in scores and keep things moving. </p>
<p>Trust me, you are stressing way to much about nothing. It will be ok</p>
<p>WINGO - schools will accept your highest ACT test date score - so don't worry. There are even schools that will actually take the best score in each section to make a 'new' composite score - similar to how they do it with SAT's.</p>
<p>And colleges can't force you to retake anything - that is completely up to you.</p>
<p>I was watching the NBA draft (an odd source for college information, right?) and ESPN was interviewing one of the draft picks. The interviewer commented on his ACT results. The college he attended red flagged his admission due to a large increase in his ACT. They said they would deny his admission if he did not retake the test and post similar results. This story is the reason for my question. There was also a representative from a college visit I attended who mentioned a student that increased by 6 and they asked him to retake the test in order to verify his scores. He said his admission was very questionable had he not retaken the test.</p>
<p>What colleges do you know of that make a new composite score out of your best overall scores?</p>
<p>Wingo,</p>
<p>The person you are thinking of is Brandon Roy of the University of Washington and it was actually the SAT he took, not the ACT.</p>
<p>WINGO there is another thread about that - you may want to do a search - if I can find it I will send it your way.</p>