Hey, so I took the ACT recently and scored a 34. I'm aiming to apply to some Ivy League schools, but I'm not sure if my score is good enough to be considered at that level. Any insights or opinions on whether I should retake the test to try to get a higher score would be awesome. Thanks!
Hey there! Congrats on your 34 ACT score – that's a fantastic achievement! A score like that is definitely competitive for Ivy League schools and falls within the average range for admitted students. For example, at Harvard, the middle 50% ACT score range is between 33-35.
However, it's important to remember that every applicant is unique, and Ivy League schools have holistic admissions processes. This means that they evaluate more than just your test scores, so it's essential to have strong extracurriculars, personal essays, and recommendations as well.
If you feel confident in the other aspects of your application or are somewhere in your senior year with limited time to improve, then you might want to focus on developing those areas instead of retaking the ACT. But if you think you can improve your score, and the rest of your application is already strong, it doesn't hurt to try again.
Make sure to consider all factors and not just the test score. You have a competitive score, and now it's about showing your overall story and how you would fit into an Ivy League school community. Good luck!
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