<p>I took the ACT for a 2nd time and got 35 (35/35/36/35/7). As you can see, I got a 7 on the essay this time, which I'm pretty mad at myself for.</p>
<p>Even though most schools don't require all scores, should I send my 1st ACT score also, which was 34 (36/29/36/33/9)? I got a 9 on that essay, so that would show that I'm not totally incapable.</p>
<p>I suppose sending the 2nd score would give me a 36 superscore if there are any schools that superscore, like WashU I believe? But I'm worried the 29 in math might make me look bad, even though I got a 35 the second time around.</p>
<p>Input would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>Honestly, writing on the ACT means very little. As long as you have a 6, it shows you are competent. I’ve taken three ACTs and have yet to get above an 8, yet I am one of the best writers in my school. To counteract this, a good grade in AP Lang or Lit easily tells colleges that you are college-ready</p>
<p>As for sending the second score, I don’t see the point. Anything 33+ is basically the same, just a few questions here or there. The things I would do get a 35…</p>
<p>Unfortunately I do not take AP English, which in hindsight may not have been the greatest idea. I am a good writer though, I just happened to misinterpret the prompt for this ACT (why they give us half a page of confusing and unnecessary information, I don’t know).</p>
<p>Thank you for your response!</p>
<p>I agree with warren1717, writing will certainly not be a major deciding factor when colleges glance at your ACT score. Furthermore, sending only your higher score would only give a better impression to colleges.</p>
<p>yea, i would send only my highest score, so that it will leave a better impression</p>
<p>Most schools do not superscore the ACT. WUSTL is one of the schools that does. Your scores are really not that much different, And I really don’t believe that the writing score really counts for anything. I would only really consider submitting your first test score, even though the writing score was a little bit lower.</p>
<p>If it doesn’t cost extra, send both. Otherwise, send the second-time score. Admissions counselors evaluate your writing by reading your essays. And hearing from your teachers.</p>
<p>Thank you for all of the input!</p>
<p>I probably won’t submit both scores then. I guess I should also ask schools specifically when I visit, just in case.</p>