31 ACT: Worth Taking it Again?

lilayblue
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 21:31:06 +0000

Hey guys–

So i’m a senior applying to schools, and I’m trying to decide whether or not I should take the ACT for a final time. I have 3 subject tests over 700, a 2180 (800-780-600) on the SAT, and I took the ACT in June for the first time and got a 31. I can take it in October, but I’m just not sure how much time I would be able to put into raising my score hopefully a few points to a 32 or 33. I’m extremely busy with school, apps, internships, sports, and other extracurriculars, and I could definitely the effort into getting a 31.5/32, maybe a 32.5, but not higher.

The most competitive schools I’m applying to are Georgetown, UC Berekely, UCLA, Barnard, and GWU… what are your thoughts? Is it worth it, and is it worth it to put a ton of effort into studying? Or just a bit? Or is my 31 solid enough?

Thanks!