Should I retake the ACT?

childishrambino
Sun, 26 Jun 2016 03:36:22 +0000

I took the ACT once in April and got a 31 (35/29/32/29) and retook it in June and got a 34 (35/32/34/33). I’m looking to apply to schools like Emory, Cornell, and Brown. I have strong ECs, but a 3.88 unweighted GPA (mostly APs). I was surprised when I got such a low score on math both times, since it is generally my best subject. I also only spent a week studying for the June ACT and didn’t finish the reading or science sections. I know a 34 is a good score, but I think a 35 or 36 would help compensate for my GPA being a bit on the lower side. Should I retake the ACT in September, or should I save my time and my money?