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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP

DS is a Junior and got these scores:
Math - 36
Reading - 36
Verbal - 35
Science - 31

Overall, its a 35, but he wants to do CS and the STEM score is a 34.  Retake, right?  Or don't sweat it?[/quote]

I wouldn’t sweat science like I would math. ACT Science is more of a reading test and not considered as important as math. So retake optional. But I might skip it if he’s applying to schools requiring all scores because the others are so high.[/quote]

NP again.

DS did almost no prep.  Do schools see if you send a super score?   Is it better to show one score that’s very strong, but not perfect, or a super score?  [/quote]

OP here. Glad you asked this. I was wondering the same. Also wondering if they look closely at the subscores or more at the main score.[/quote]

The only place I have seen that discounts the importance of the Science section score is DCUM.  It’s extremely important for most elite schools.   [/quote]

Source? The CDS only reports sub scores for Math and English, which according to the Stanford study are the only two of the ACT sections that predict college success. ACT science isn’t like an SAT subject test. I’m aware of one Ivy having a SAT math  score minimum for its STEM admits.[/quote]

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