Sending ACT scores (I don't know what I'm doing)

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<p>So I got my scores back from the September testing, and it was ok (33C), but I really want to retake to see if I can get higher (I know I can... I guessed on 5 for reading because of time), so I was wondering, if I took the ACT in october, do I have to send the scores before I can see them? Or can I wait until the scores released, and then decide if I want to send them? (This is for my ED school BTW)</p>

<p>On a side note, is a 33 good enough for schools like UPenn, NYU, GT, ND? I know I can do so much better... it was my first time taking the ACT, so the timing was really wonky for me</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>I recommend not retaking it. But to answer your question, no you would not be able to see your scores if you plan on making the deadline for ED. </p>

<p>Check the school’s website/common data set to see the middle 50% of ACT scores.</p>

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<p>@QuadMaster‌ great! exactly what I needed to know. so you think that schools will not accept my oct scores for ED? and is my score decent for the schools mentioned above? thanks! :)</p>

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<p>it obviously is… its in the high end of the schools 50% range, if u retake, u look like u dnt have a life.</p>

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<p>Your scores will be accepted for ED you just won’t be able to cancel them if they turn out to be worst than your current score, I apologize if I wasn’t clear on that in my previous post. </p>

<p>As @PaulPierce34‌ said, your score should be good for any school and retaking may make you appear like a test-taking psychopath.</p>

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<p>@PaulPierce34‌ @QuadMaster‌ ok thanks guys! I am pretty score obsessed, as I feel like I could have done so much better if I managed my time better for reading. my only concern that I am not in the 75 percentile… like I am 1 point short </p>

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<p>@nervousfreshie , those are superscored ranges, a 33 in one sitting is hard to get, hence the 99th %ile, dont worry this score will actually help you in admissions, not a lot, but still, they will say that this student is a top test taker</p>

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<p>@PaulPierce34 oh i see!! I never knew that! thank you so much for your reassurance!</p>

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<p>A 33 is amazing and I don’t think you should be concerned with taking the test again, as your 33 demonstrates a strong education and probably amazing grades. You should have no problem getting into the school of your choice.</p>