<p>The essay makes up a combined english/writing score..
Do colleges see that score?</p>
<p>Is taking the essay a smart choice?</p>
<p>1) yes, colleges see the score.
2) if your school(s) require(s) the ACT+ writing, then you should definitely take it w/ the essay</p>
<p>... different schools count the essay differently-some don't care, some check it against your application essay, etc.</p>
<p>i see..
In what format exactly do colleges see the act score?</p>
<p>they see composite, then the essay score</p>
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To what extant do colleges see your essay score?
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<p>They completely and totally see your essay score.</p>
<p>They also see the comments.</p>
<p>And your essay.</p>
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In what format exactly do colleges see the act score?
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<p>I'm not sure what you mean exactly, but. It varies.</p>
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they see composite, then the essay score
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<p>They get all your scores at the same time.</p>
<p>For the SAT colleges see</p>
<p>CR-720
WR-670
Math-750
Essay-09</p>
<p>What do colleges see from the ACT</p>