<p>thirdbasoo7, choosing to retake the ACT may be right for some and not for others (depending on available time, goals, money, etc.) but I think you’ve made a logical error. One of the reasons you gave for retaking the ACT is that 50% of those who do score better than before. However, that statistic applies to those at all score levels. It is probably not true that 50% of all those who retake a 35 make a 36, because some of the reasons for score increases wouldn’t apply. For example, some people take the test with no preparation, are unfamiliar with the format and do poorly the first time for that reason. Even if you didn’t prepare, unfamiliarity with the format didn’t hold you back at all.</p>