<p>The first two times I took the ACT, they were without writing and I scored a 33 on both. During my latest attempt, I took the ACT + writing and scored a 29 composite and a 6 on the writing, mostly due to a migraine I experienced halfway through the test. My question regarding superscoring comes into play since I have scored at least a 35 on each section, just not in the same sitting. Do most selective universities practice superscoring? Also, regarding the writing, do selective universities place that much importance on it? I hear that the grading system is flawed and emphasizes volume over quality. I really would like to avoid taking the ACT again, as it makes me resent existance, but I guess I would if the writing really is that crucial. Also, what kind of preparation would you suggest for the writing and to develop the endurance to do well on all four tests?</p>
<p>You have two different issues. First, only a minority of colleges superscore ACT… Go here for a list; note some sort of superscore in that they use the highest composite from a single test but then may consider some higher section scores from other tests:[Free</a> Test Prep Blog » List of Colleges and Universities that Superscore the ACT Test.](<a href=“http://www.freetestprep.com/blog/resources/list-of-colleges-and-universities-that-superscore-the-act-test/]Free”>http://www.freetestprep.com/blog/resources/list-of-colleges-and-universities-that-superscore-the-act-test/) Note that ivies and some other high ranks are not on the list.</p>
<p>Second, if the college requires ACT w/writing will it even cnsider those tests without writing if it does superscore? The answer to that is far more difficult to determine because universities generally don’t tell you on their sites whether they will consider an ACT w/o writing when you submit another w/writing. Thus, to answer you need to contact each particular college that you are considering. You should not assume that because a college superscores it will necessarily consider a test taken without the writing section.</p>
<p>The degree to which the writing section is used by those which require it varies among colleges from it is not consider at all to it has importance. So that is another factor for which you need to determine the issue as to each college you are considering.</p>
<p>All right. I’ll be sure to contact the universities regarding that. Thank you!</p>
<p>Usually, schools that require ACT with writing want to see all the scores from a single sitting.</p>