Should i re-take the ACT?

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<p>Hey fellow forum goers: </p>

<p>I was wondering if it's a good idea to re-take the ACT, i recently took the April 2007 test, and remarkably pulled off a 35 composite: 35 eng, 36 math, 33 reading, 35 sci</p>

<p>However, my essay score is a 9, which is decent, but I'm sure i can improve it, i had a mind blank during the writing period. If i re-take everything, i doubt i could do much better on multiple choice, and will probably end up doing worse, if anything. </p>

<p>I've read through other threads that say that essays don't matter too much, because some colleges think they're stupid, i hope this is true, but anyway. </p>

<p>Any suggestions? </p>

<p>Thanks a bunch.</p>

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<p>I'd say stick with your current score. If you feel you might do worse if you retake it, then dont take teh chance.</p>

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<p>o___0 If you have an SAT writing score that's high enough, I see no point in retaking.</p>

<p>It also depends on the college you're applying to. See if the writing portion's required.</p>

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<p>My SAT writing score was an 8.</p>

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<p>Did the you guys just get your score through the mail? Since you know your essay score, because I still haven't received mine yet.</p>

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<p>Are writing scores avalible yet?</p>

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<p>I have pretty much the same question
I got a 34 composite which is better than I expected, but I got an 8 on the writing which brought my combined english score down to 29 :(.<br>
Should I retake the test? Or will the combined english/essay score not hold much weight in the admissions process?</p>