How will my low writing score hurt my chances at top-tier schools?

Test Preparation
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<p>By “low” I mean a 6. I’m actually really good at writing, and usually get a high A on all of my papers without a problem. All of my teachers have even gone out of their way to tell me that I’m a great writer. My guess is that I’m just bad at writing on the spot, since I’m so particular about my writing (especially introductions) and think it through so carefully.</p>

<p>I’ve taken the test twice, here are my score reports from each:
1: 35 English, 35 Math, 35 Reading, 27 Science, 33 Composite
2: 34 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 34 Science, 34 Composite</p>

<p>So, there’s no problem with my multiple choice scores; just the writing. My grades/recs are great, and my essay should be too. Is that one score going to seriously hurt my chances?</p>

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<p>Not a deal breaker for colleges that may even consider it. Many do not consider the essay score at all and those include Stanford, UChicago, Cornell and Columbia.</p>