Which ACT scores to submit/taking another time?

Test Preparation
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Hey guys — just checked my ACT scores and I’m a bit worried over what I should do. Here are the scores for the two tests I’ve taken:

June 2016: 35C (some prep)
36W, 36M, 36R, 30S, no essay score yet

April 2016: 35C (went in cold)
36W, 36M, 32R, 36S, 33E

The difference is a 32 on reading or a 30 on science. I don’t know what happened this second time on science, considering I felt fine after it, so I’m starting to think it was a misbubble but that obviously can’t be fixed. So my questions are:

  1. If I submit all scores, will colleges look at all scores (even though most don’t superscore the ACT) and see that I’ve gotten a 36 on each section at least once, and move on?

  2. Is it worth taking it again in September?

2

You are over thinking it big time. You have a 35C. Move on to other aspects of your college applications.

3

I don’t know why you even thought it necessary to take it a second time, and can provide no reason for a third. If the college superscores ACT, it will use the highest scores from the combination of the two tests. If a college does not superscore it will use the one with the highest composite. Since they both have same composite, those that use highest composite will use whatever of the two they think is better for you.

4

@drusba I took it a second time because I felt that the section scores that I got the first time didn’t accurately my ability (specifically, I didn’t feel that the 32R accurately represents me). The same goes for the second time: I feel that the 30S doesn’t represent my abilities either.

5

With a 35C I would suggest enjoying a relaxing Saturday morning in your future rather than taking the ACT again.

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“The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.” - Eugene Delacroix

This quote should be read over and over again by many on CC boards.