Which ACT scores to send?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi there! I am going to be applying to schools with low-acceptance rates. Not figuring in any other factors, I was just wondering what ACT scores I should send with my application. My scores are as follows:</p>

<p>ACT #1
Comp: 32
Eng: 35
Math: 27
Reading: 34
Science: 31
Combined Writing: 31</p>

<p>or</p>

<p>ACT #2
Comp: 32
Eng: 32
Math: 29
Reading: 35
Science: 30
Combined Writing: 29</p>

<p>Both composite scores are the same, but should I showcase higher individual scores as in #1 or more balanced all around scores in #2. My weakness is obviosuly math, so do I go with the 27 and better other things (#1) or the 29 and the lesser other things (#2). This is assuming almost every college only takes individual score reports not mix/match the highest. Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>As you note, if the schools superscore, send both.</p>

<p>Otherwise, it’s difficult. Some schools want balance, others may not care. If, say, you’re going to be a creative writing major, the math may matter less. However, this answer may be school specific, and to be honest, most won’t tell you what they consider important. Probably a GC question.</p>

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<p>Thanks. On the common app you self report your own “superscores” but none of the colleges I am applying to take superscore reports from ACT itself. I was thinking go with the one higher in Writing which would be #1 but I do want to go into medical/biological science.</p>