Kimm in WA Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 My son has these scores: April ACT composite 29 verbal 28 math 31 science 28 reading 27 combined English & Writing: 26 (writing 8) Sept. ACT composite 30 verbal 29 math 31 science 30 reading 31 combined English & Writing: 25 (writing 6) Obviously the Sept. scores are overall better, but his writing score went down. Which score should I send to colleges - or should I send both? Thanks! Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'd send the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Does the college you are looking at require the writing section of the ACT? Most of the ones we've seen do not. FWIW, I'd send the Sept. score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Barb B Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Depends on the college. Do they want your "best" score, do they want all and will combine? If you just want to send one - send the Second scores - writing didn't go down all that much. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I would only send the second to those colleges that want only straight ACT. If any want ACT with writing, I would send both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Most schools say they only use the writing for placement (if at all). I'd definitely send the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Even if the school did required the writing portion I'd send the second one, or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'd send the 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Unless he plans on majoring in something involving writing (e.g. journalism), then I'd send the second set of scores. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Thanks for the replies and sorry for my delay. I don't get on here often. Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 2nd for sure. The 30 composite can mean the difference in major $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphispeg Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Brenda, everything involves writing in college these days! I'd send the 2nd but, if you are allowed to cherry pick, I'd send the best of each of the sub scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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