<p>I took the ACT plus writing in June and Got a 28. I retook it this past october but i did not take the writing because i already took it. Does this new score(which is probably higher) even count or do i need to take it again in December? Its fine if i take it in december but i wanna make sure.</p>
<p>thanks a lot</p>
<p>If the colleges you are applying to require you to take writing, they will not consider the new score without writing. Seems kind of lame, but thats just how it is.</p>
<p>Exactly. Which is why I always take the optional writing portion. It's only a few extra bucks, about 30 more minutes of your time, and it doesn't factor into your ACT composite.</p>
<p>^^^ haha 15 dollars isn't just a "few extra bucks"...</p>
<p>In comparison to the amount you'll be paying for graduation, application fees, tuition, room and board, and all other costs associated with college, then yes.. it is a few bucks.</p>
<p>Besides, for those who truly are financially in need, there are fee waivers.</p>
<p>I'd rather pay the extra 15 bucks and have my score count than pay 30 bucks or whatever and have the test be a waste of time because it won't be accepted.</p>
<p>Precisely.</p>