Should I retake the ACT?

dlee1697
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:58:29 +0000

Yes. The test date is provided. When you send SAT scores, all previous attempts are also sent. ACT you can pick and choose. Read the university’s guidelines on how they work with your scores and send only the one that looks best for you.

If you read collegeboard or university websites, they recommend max 2 attempts. Doing more won’t harm, but you will appear test-oriented.

Look at the 25/75 SAT/ACT percentile of that university. Criteria is to be at the 75th or higher and admissions will look at other stuff like essays and EC. The only reason to score higher from the 75th percentile is you are looking for higher probability of getting merit scholarships.

Again you have to be aware that some applications with a ACT 35 or 36 have gotten rejected by the Ivys.