Hi everyone,
I got a 36 on my ACT first try, but I did poorly on writing (9/12).
My dream school is Yale, should I retake the ACT for the essay?
Nope.
I’ve heard from some AOs that they don’t really look at the writing score when they have an essay that you have written in front of them. A 36 in one sitting is great --congrats!!!
Thank you so much 
it was totally crazy!! I just know that a bunch of schools I like require the writing so I feel like it must play a factor, right?
No, a 9/12 is a great score. You are done with testing.
No. The way scores work is a lower score as you perform higher above the mean. These tests are not like school tests where you may be able to raise your score by review or study. Besides, tests aren’t cheap and you might find a better way to spend that money at the mall.
I don’t think you need to retake it.
Ha - you’re hilarious. Absolutely not.