Should I retake the ACT?

Test Preparation
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I took the ACT with considerable preparation and got a 33. My score distribution is as follows:
English: 36
Math: 35
Reading: 32
Science: 29

I am fine with a 33 but I am not happy with my science score. I am applying to selective colleges to study science and math. My main problem was attention span: I simply can’t focus for the hours that the ACT requires.

However, I will be taking SAT Physics and Math II. Will the subjects tests make up for my science score, or should I retake the ACT?

Thanks!

2

Your scores are really good. You can get a lot of scholarships with that score. If you are looking at Ivy league schools, id consider retaking it. But if you are looking at a private or state school, no need to retake it. What really helped me raise my science score was practice tests. Taking practice tests will really really help raise scores by 1 or 2 points. A website i recconmend is chegg.com. They have videos on there for pretty much anything on the ACT. It could really help raise your science score.
Hope this helped!

3

Take it if you want, but considering you did a good amount of prep I wouldn’t expect it to go up more then 2 points(in the science section). I would maybe take it one more time in the early fall assuming your a junior and call good.

4

If you are a science major, then retake it. Otherwise, no big deal.