<p>Yes, it definitely will.</p>
<p>The ACT/SAT is the only factor that colleges can use to measure you on a NATIONAL level, meaning it’s the only effective way to compare you really well against other applicants. GPA can be easily manipulated by course load, grade inflation, relationship with a teacher, cheating abilities, etc. and participation in EC activities/devotion to them can also be easily exaggerated on the college application with no reprimand, as well.</p>
<p>However, if you are an artsier person, as you mentioned, art schools really do not care about the ACT/SAT. Same goes for music schools, and I also imagine you could get away with a low ACT/SAT for a writing or journalism major, as well, so long as you demonstrate your passion well for the subject.</p>
<p>Still, please take the ACT or SAT again. Calm down, take lots of practice teses, and on test day, go in and think: “Today, I’m just having fun. I can do this again. This score does not matter whatsoever.” Hopefully, you will be able to perform to the best of your ability, and achieve your high score you deserve. Good Luck!</p>