Value of the Essay?

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<p>Question 1: So I took the ACT for 1st time ever with writing and got a 35. Breakdown of E-34, M-36, R-35, S-35 Essay-8. Will colleges really look at the essay score and, if so, would it make my overall score look worse? Would you suggest a retake just because of the essay?</p>

<p>Question 2: I took the ACT in 8th grade and got 34, E-36, M-36, R-30, S-34. Through superscoring I get a 36 composite. Will colleges accept the superscore?</p>

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<p>I had a 35 on the ACT with an 8 on the essay and I got into Princeton, so I don’t think you should worry about it. An 8 is an ‘average’ score and really isn’t that important for the ACT.</p>

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<p>i got a 34 and an 8 on the essay
most colleges couldn’t care less</p>