Will U-M combine ACT composite and ACT writing from two different attempts?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I went to the UMich site and used the "Ask Us" page (<a href="http://umich.custhelp.com/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://umich.custhelp.com/&lt;/a&gt;) to submit this question:</p>

<p>"I live in Illinois and took the required April 26th ACT without the writing section (it was not available) and scored a 35. On a previous attempt on April 8th, I did take the writing section and scored an 11, which I am happy with. However, my composite score from that attempt was 32. My question is: will Michigan combine my 35 composite score from 4/26 and 11 writing score from 4/8 or will you only accept my 4/8 scores? Thank you."</p>

<p>They e-mailed me a response with nothing but links to other questions. It didn't answer my question. So can any of you help with this?</p>

<p>Also, how competitive is out of state electrical engineering at UMich?</p>

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<p>They will NOT combine ACT scores from different tests. I asked Admissions this same question last year when I was applying. However, I would submit both tests. If you just finished your junior year, I don't whether they will still take old ACT scores; they did last year.</p>

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<p>If you scored a 35 on your ACT, don't even worry about your writing score unless it's extremely low (like under 7). Just apply early, you'll probably get in.</p>

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<p>i got 15k/ year (instate) with an 8 writing score, so i don't think you have to worry about it at all as long as you apply early :)</p>

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<p>GShine, students are admitted to the College of Engineering as a whole, not any specific department within it. That being said, the average ACT score for this past year's class is 30 with 73% acceptance rate, so you should be in good shape regardless.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/about/studentprofile.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.engin.umich.edu/about/studentprofile.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Anhydrosis - look at this: <a href="http://umich.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/umich.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1335&p_created=1109252522%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://umich.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/umich.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1335&p_created=1109252522&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>"Question: I know the U-M requires that all freshman submit the results of an SAT I or ACT test, including the new written test component; however, I wondered if I decide to re-take the test and am happy with my writing score, may I re-take everything but the writing test again?</p>

<p>Answer: The new SAT I and ACT test (introduced in March 2005) includes a written section, and although the U-M does require the test result from one complete test sitting (either SAT I or ACT), you may re-take the SAT I or ACT without taking the writing section again. Please note, however, that the University of Michigan does encourage re-takers to take the complete test again."</p>

<p>UMich requires the result from one complete sitting but says we may re-take the test without the writing section again. I'm not sure how to interpret it.</p>

<p>Mr100% - My 35 doesn't have a writing score. That's the problem.</p>

<p>Matthew - I am out of state, which is more competitive, so I'm really not comfortable submitting a 32 when I have a 35. I'd like to be above the 75th percentile.</p>

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<p>Middle 50% of
First-Year Students Percent Who
Submitted Scores
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 590 - 690 57%
SAT Reasoning Math: 630 - 730 57%
ACT Composite: 26 - 31 69% </p>

<p>With a 32 you're above the 75th percentile.</p>

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<p>Drew - That is for the entire university. For the college of engineering the middle 50% is about 28-32 overall and higher for out of state students like me.</p>

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<p>I'm not sure who wrote the answer to the "Ask Us" section of the Michigan website, but it is as clear as mud. Essentially, they are saying you can re-take the ACT without writing, but we don't encourage it. Huh?????</p>

<p>I would submit both tests. I would be absolutely floored if they didn't accept this candidate (assuming HS grades etc. are decent). He/she is clearly qualified and they would be crazy not to accept a person of this caliber.</p>

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<p>I'm fairly sure only UMich officials answer the questions. By the way, I am that candidate. I also have a 4.0 uw gpa and top 5% rank. Yes, I know my stats are solid but Michigan is my second choice after Illinois (in-state). I don't plan to apply to many other colleges and I would really hate to attend any college but these two. So it's very important to me that I submit my 35 to boost my chances as much as possible.</p>