<p>No, I’m speaking of the SAT. The composite score out of 2400 AND individual section scores are what is considered by the top universities- not just the individual Math and Critical Reading sections alone. Also, according to the ACT website, the writing section does not affect the composite score. It just is noted as an extra section. Here’s the pertinent link: [ACT</a> Writing Test : Scores](<a href=“ACT Test Preparation | Test Prep Resources | ACT”>ACT Test Preparation | Test Prep Resources | ACT)</p>