<p>Well today I found out I got a 36 (yay!) but I received an 8 (yuck!) on my writing. Is it worth retaking it so I can fix my writing score. My hands shake really bad when I'm just a little bit nervous so timed essays rather difficult. (Filling in bubbles is enough of a challenge.) I'm aiming for top-notch schools. I'm clearly proficient at English (5 on AP English Language exam). Will that cancel out, or at least make up for a rather average writing score?</p>
<p>You’re fine - the writing section is a joke as everyone knows. </p>
<p>Congratulations on the 36.</p>
<p>No. The essay score is almost negligible in admissions. Composite is all that matters.</p>
<p>In my opinion, it would be silly to take it again.</p>
<p>Your 36 speaks for itself</p>
<p>you are at the 99.99th percentile</p>
<p>you won’t lose out on admission because of your writing score.</p>
<p>I know that feeling. I got a 7 (51st percentile, apparently) on my writing but scored 36 across all sections.</p>