Retake ACT - PLEASE HELP

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<p>I received a 34 taking the ACT for my first time in December. I'm not very strong in english and reading, so I was quite happy to receive my score. But, my counselor told me that it wouldn't hurt to retake it. </p>

<p>Should I still retake it if I don't think I could improve much? (W: 33 M: 36 R: 31 S: 36 WR: 9)</p>

<p>More importantly, does a 34 and a 35 make a difference in the admissions process for the most selective schools (eg. Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UPenn, Columbia)? </p>

<p>Also, is there any advantage in filling in one score over two or three scores that are the same or worse?</p>

<p>Is there an "easier" test date that I should choose?</p>

<p>Are there any particular study methods for the Reading section?</p>

<p>Thanks! I really appreciate this!</p>

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<p>.bump 10char.</p>

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<p>Well, there are some test that are easier than others. But, they adjust the curve. Easier test (harder curve) and harder test (easier curve).</p>

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<p>nah you’re good where you are. congratulations, you are now done with standardized testing for high school…</p>

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<p>Thanks! I don’t really want to sit down and prep to try to increase my score by 1. The difference between one higher and one lower is only two questions so I don’t know if I should take it again. </p>

<p>If the top colleges are not going to reject me just because of my test score, then I won’t bother retaking it. If it really matters, then I would definitely sit down and start doing some serious preparation work.</p>

<p>My english is not very good, so I am happy in that my score is higher than what I should get without the insane prep needed for SAT (~200 points lower).</p>

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<p>Well, if scholarships matter then I would. But, if money doesn’t matter than i wouldn’t…</p>