<p>Ok so today I got this letter in the mail from the ACT saying ‘if I felt the conditions adversely affected my performance, you may test again on any ACT National Test Date during the next 12 months with ACT paying the basic registration fee.’
They’re obviously referring to the fire alarm going off twice during the middle of the test. What I want to know is if I decide to take it again, does my score on this test not count?</p>
<p>Many colleges allow you to submit the highest scores you receive, regardless of when they occurred. For instance, if your current math score is 34 but the next time you take the ACT, your math scores is 32, you can still submit the 34.</p>
<p>I know that, I’m asking if I decide to take their offer on a free ACT, will it VOID the previous one that had ‘complications.’</p>
<p>That is a probably situation-specific question. Call the ACT Scores department and ask them.</p>
<p>I would imagine that, even though there was an obvious distraction, the score would still count. However, you do need to contact the ACT about this problem.</p>
<p>I’d call them to make sure, but since it’s intended for those who feel their performance was affected, I doubt they’d prevent you from sending your score if it turns out you did better with the fire alarms going off. I can’t see any reason that they wouldn’t count.</p>
<p>However, don’t do anything without calling or otherwise contacting ACT first.</p>