I have two ACTs with a 32C. One has reading and English scores that are 35+ and math and science scores that are below 30. Another has subsections that are all 30 or higher but the highest subsection is a 34. The first test averages to a 31.5 and the second averages to a 32.25. Which one would look better or does it not matter?
why not both?
$$ The charges add up quickly when sending out scores. I’m applying to a decent amount of schools. However that’s what I’ve been doing. I figure the college will just choose best one in their eyes.
Got it. In that case, I’m not sure. I’m also a high school senior.
Could you give the exact numbers?
Generally English and Math are the most important.
If you can only send one, send the one with all sections over 30. It’s good to show balance, and the sub-30 scores on two sections are going to hurt, as one of them is math.
@Endora @Jpgranier Ok I can give exact number. One is 32C with 35-English 29-Math 36-Reading 27-Science. The other one is 32C with 32-English 30-Math 33-Reading 34-Science
Yeah, I’d send the second one if I had to send only one of them. Shows you are strong overall, rather than strong at one thing and weak on other.