<p>What are my chances with a bad writing score at somewhere like Carnegie Mellon University (the science, mathematics, or engineering schools)? I got a 35 composite on my latest ACT, but a 6 on the writing subscore - for a total English/Writing combined of a 29....does this kill my chances at top-flight engineering schools that look require the writing section? Or do they even look at it that much? Thanks!</p>
<p>I'm too lazy to do the math, so what were all your subscores on the ACT? did you take it multiple times?? Great score, I bet you have a great shot at Carnegie Mellon. A lot of schools require the writing but don't consider it in admissions decisions.</p>
<p>English: 34
Math: 35
Reading: 34
Science: 35</p>
<p>On my SAT (which they will be receiving also), I got a 590 on writing...still not what I want, but better than a 6 on the ACT I think. This was the second time I took it, the first time I got a 33 (and did not take the writing section).</p>
<p>I'm hoping that they only require the writing as a blanket requirement, and they don't really look at it that much - or at least they see my 34 on the english and reading sections and know that I'm fairly proficent with English.</p>