Should I take the ACT again?

<p>The first time I took the ACT I got a 27, I took it a second time and unfortunately my score was lower. The school I really want to get into is UT but I'm not sure where my position stands with what I have. All I know is that the range that UT accepts is 25-31 according to college board. My mom is extremely iffy when it comes to me taking these tests since it costs a lot of money for us, so I'm just wondering if it would be worth it to take it again.</p>

<p>Besides my scores, I'm involved in many extra curricular activities (some with officer positions), I have a job, and I did volunteer work over the Summer. My gpa out of a 5 scale is a 4.35. I'm just afraid that I don't have what it takes to get into UT :( </p>

<p>Oh and sending/taking the SAT again is completely out of mind. I do very very bad on the SAT and I already took it twice with not much improvement. My 27 from the ACT still stands higher than my SAT score.</p>

<p>What’s your rank?</p>

<p>117/652
That is my current rank given to me after the first semester of my Junior Year? I think. If not it was from after my Sophomore year. </p>

<p>But we are getting our new ones, (that we will be sending to the colleges we apply to) in September. I’m in the top quarter but not the top 15%, I’m praying my new rank will get there but only time will tell for that…</p>

<p>Yea, you should retake then.</p>

<p>Okay thanks for your opinion!
If anybody else reads this please feel free to tell me what you think as well!</p>

<p>Retake and study/practice hard!</p>

<p>Also, I’m not saying you won’t get into the school, but if you don’t … Don’t be too bummed out over it. When I would tell my math teacher who attended Dartmouth, she informed me my life won’t be over if I don’t get into a school that’s a reach for anyone. Life will go on and you can still be successful doing what you love! :)</p>

<p>If u are in the range, why should u retake? U will probably get in if u are in the range for act scores</p>