Should I Retake?

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<p>So my June ACT scores just came in today because they were delayed for whatever reason:</p>

<p>34 composite</p>

<p>34 english
36 math
36 reading
31 science
10 essay</p>

<p>Its my first time writing this, and because my science is kind of low, i dont know if i should retake the test or not. I'm planning on applying to a few ivy leagues, just to give you a grounding of what kind of schools I hope to get in to. Also, I have been debating whether or not I should try taking the SAT, because I do not know whether or not it looks bad if you just take the ACT. If you guys could please give me some advice, that would be great.</p>

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<p>I would probably work on ECs and stuff like that, since I have seen a people get into Harvard with a 34 ACT and good ECs.</p>

<p>However, if you feel you can do good on the SAT, or you feel that you could get an increase FOR SURE, do some standardized testing.</p>

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<p>I would not retake it. Your ACT score is excellent and qualifies you for any college. Now it’s time to work the the ECs, getting the right teachers to do your recommendations, and writing some excellent essays.</p>

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<p>Definitely DON’T retake. You’ll be wasting your time when you could be doing community service/internships/EC’s!</p>

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<p>what do you guys think about the low science mark though? do admissions really even care about that section?.. I mean there isn’t even one similar to that on the SAT</p>

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<p>Admissions people don’t really look at individual scores, they look at the composite. You are FINE. DON’T retake it because there is no reason to. Anyway, why would you want to retake that test? You have a good score, try doing other stuff to improve your app.</p>

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<p>ok thansk guys that helps alot</p>

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<p>A 34 is great so you would definitely be fine if you don’t retake! I do just want to say though, that by increasing my science section 25–>35 (and a few other points here and there) my composite score increased 31–>35, so you may want to think about it becuase you could get a 35/36 with those other sections.</p>

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<p>I agree with everyone else. A 34 composite will certainly not prevent you from getting into any college, and there’s not much more to say about getting a 35 or 36. You are already in the +99% of test takers. Besides, certain ivy league colleges do enjoy bragging about the number of valedictorians/perfect scorers they decline from admission. </p>

<p>You might want to consider working on SAT subject tests, if you haven’t already (for placement into your wanted major, etc.) and of course you should be volunteering and doing other extra curricular activities as well.</p>