ColumbianX

My ACT Composite is a 29 EXCEPT these are the subscores
E:30, M:34, R:21, S:30

Do they "care" about reading and science scores?...

LoremIpsum

Of course they "care" about all your scores. Wouldn't it be nice if students could only point to their best scores and have adcoms ignore the rest!

Only one in every 11 or 12 applicants gets accepted. You will need something that makes you stand out and that something better be world-class if your stats are below the median.

Might you have dyslexia? That reading score is way out of line compared with the others. Maybe you should have yourself tested and perhaps ACT will grant you more time on a retake. Otherwise, stress your strengths in your essays and hope for the best.

popcharlie93

A 29 isn't a score that's going to keep you from getting your application read. The above poster is correct about making other aspects of your app really stand out.
They care about all of your subscores, but your core areas will be emphasized on the app for sure. Maybe take the test again and try one of the test prep books to up your reading score?

ColumbianX

Ahhh I'm not sure if I have dyslexia as I'm able to read... except I suck at focusing and I read terribly inaccurately if I try to speed up. I have received high scores on reading practice tests but they were most likely flukes.

I might just tell them I'm dyslexic if my parents don't let me retake the ACT though...

lpetchen

In order to receive any type of accommodations for standardized testing (ACT or SAT), there has to be documentation already in place at your high school. For example, an IEP or a 504 plan that includes an accommodation for extended test time. You cannot just go in and state that you have a reading disability and expect to receive extra time. Sorry!

ColumbianX

Yeah but I can... go to the doctor and "fail" any dyslexia test they give me.

ellassanta

An increase in your ACT score alone, while it would look better, won't guarantee you admission. They reject plenty of students each year with high test scores. Is it really worth all the trouble to cheat a dyslexia test to have an advantage on the ACT? Try prepping for the next ACT diligently and your scores will probably increase. Personally I found that the fiction passage was the one that I needed the most time on so I read it last, bringing my score up 5 points. Or perhaps you would be better at the SAT. Either way, good luck.

lpetchen

ColumbianX....But it's not that simple. In order to request accommodations for ANY type of standardized testing, whether it is a state-wide assessment, AP exams, or college placement tests, you must have LEGAL documentation (IEP) stating the type of disability you have and what accommodations must be given to you. There are federally-mandated guidelines to developing these plans and you cannot just walk into your school or test center and state, "I have dyslexia, ADD, etc." and expect extended testing time. Your best bet, if you want to retake, it to just keep practicing.

prefect

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There were about 340 students accepted with ACT's of 29-32. I would bet that most of those were in the 31-32 range although there's no way of knowing for sure.

browngrad

Yes they would, but I would definitely retake.