How important is my ACT essay score ... if I want to major in English?

I recently took the ACT, and I got a total score of 35.

Here is my score breakdown:

English: 36
Math: 35
Reading: 34
Science: 34
Writing (Essay):30
English Language Arts: 33
STEM: 35

I want to major in English, Journalism, Communications, or some other writing-related major.

Should I take the ACT again to improve my Writing score?

Don’t take it again. Your composite is a 35 (that’s what most schools use). You risk being seen as a test taking automaton. Even the 30 is excellent. You’re done with testing. Sleep in that Saturday morning.

Don’t. A 30writing is EXCELLENT.
Your score is excellent too.
Move to other parts of your application.

A 30 is 98 percentile for writing, which is great. You’re okay :slight_smile:

essay score is not important