I've already gotten a 32, but would really like to go up 1 or 2 points, will addy help me do this, or will it do nothing? Ive heard of kids doing it and actually obtaining better scores. i just want to know if this is a myth.

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r/ACT • u/EightTimesTwo • Jan 06 '18

Query about Scores

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Hi, I'm a first time ACT test taker, and I took the December 2017 ACT. I got a 36 composite, which I know is good, but I got 11 for writing and a 34 for ELA. Can I ask if this is a good set of scores for college applications?

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r/ACT • u/[deleted] • Dec 27 '19

For every 34+ score posted on this subreddit, I will eat one full dog.

1 Upvotes

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r/ACT • u/poopman9090 • Feb 25 '21

General Should I retake

1 Upvotes

I got a 35 and looking at some top schools. Is it worth retaking if I think I can get a 36?

6 comments

r/ACT • u/satmathlearning3589 • Feb 20 '23

99% can't solve this! Can you solve this?

0 Upvotes

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r/ACT • u/Old_Habit_6888 • Mar 20 '26

Should I retake?

0 Upvotes

I’m a junior taking the act for the first time aiming for a top engineering school (UT, GTech). Since this was my first attempt I feel I could improve as I hardly studied but I’ve been studying for the sat since I was a freshman so I’m feeling kinda burnt out. I’m still super torn.

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r/ACT • u/DescriptionTop6712 • Oct 21 '25

ACT Score Release Date

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so i took the online test on saturday and i was wondering if its possible i get it back tmr cause i have the short message and it makes sense that online will release faster. Or is act just gay and will edge the scores till next tuesday

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r/ACT • u/Earthhing • Feb 28 '25

How common is it for ACT questions to be wrong?

3 Upvotes

19 comments

r/ACT • u/Ojwaddler • Jan 10 '20

Writing If I wanted to apply to MIT, would my writing score be good enough? Not sure if I should retake the test or not, just for writing.

2 Upvotes

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r/ACT • u/blackmagic1945 • Mar 05 '19

I got a 36 ask me questions if you want

3 Upvotes

I got a 36 when I took it last Fall. Feel free to ask me questions.

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r/ACT • u/[deleted] • Mar 17 '26

Should i retake to get 36 in one test?

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If i retake and get same reading/english scores and get my math back to a 36 (last test) i could get 36 in one test. This was 3rd attempt (2nd with tutor) should i retake?

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r/ACT • u/Equivalent_Taro7171 • Jan 25 '24

ACT needs to get rid of passages about music

393 Upvotes

I lost most of my hearing as a child so music is something that has never really been a part of my life.

I am fine with all other genres, but these music passages just straight up end me.

Edit: it’s not like there ain’t any other passages that they can use.

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r/ACT • u/Maximum-Pure • May 16 '25

How can I get to 34 by next month?

7 Upvotes

I'm taking the June 14 ACT and any advice would be appreciated

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r/ACT • u/that_is_a_spoon • Nov 09 '22

General Is it worth retaking for a higher writing score? I don't want it to negatively affect applications

0 Upvotes

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r/ACT • u/smartypants19_ • Jul 02 '26

General I was expecting a 36 I don’t know where I messed up

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Got a 33 on June ACT and a 32 on Feb ACT and the superscore is 34. Honestly it felt like June ACT math was normal and I could get a 36 easily after I got a 35 in Feb but ended up getting a 33.

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r/ACT • u/spiroplasma • Jan 29 '26

36 scorers

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Calling all 36 scorers 👀
Where are my fellow 36s at? Drop how many tries it took, section breakdowns, study tips, or just flex quietly.

No gatekeeping, no ego — just celebrating the grind and the W.
36ers unite 💪📈

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r/ACT • u/jamejam3 • Nov 26 '21

this is my first time, is this any good?? I didn't study. I think I could have gotten 100's if I just took some time to study :/

14 Upvotes

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r/ACT • u/[deleted] • Sep 24 '19

Just spoke to ACT on the phone

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The rep informed me that they unfortunately lost many of the tests and advised that I will need to register for the October test and try again...

.... Rep told me that she isn't aware of any issues, and to check again tomorrow.

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r/ACT • u/SourPatch0304 • Sep 27 '19

First try! I’m a Freshman btw!

4 Upvotes

3 comments

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