A question about ACT super scoring.

If I were a college admissions officer and saw a 1st ACT score of 31/34/35/35 and a 2nd ACT score of 28/33/28/28, I would immediately think that whoever sat in to take the 1st test wasn't the same person as the 2nd test. This would be a definite red flag to me. And the other thing I would think is that this person's intent is purely, to "game the system" for a 35. If the colleges didn't "super score" ACTs, then this applicant wouldn't be taking the "path of least resistance" to meet some test score threshold.

If you are applying to an Ivy League or Elite college, the last thing they want to reward is someone who is skirting the hard work just to get accepted. Why? Because this pattern of behavior will continue throughout your 4 years of college. They would be concerned if this is a fluke or your modus operandi. Are you going to grind through the course syllabus or just cram for tests just to get a passing grade toward your degree?

Colleges would prefer to give a seat to someone that doesn't push the boundaries of acceptable behavior.

Ultimately, this is your call whether or not you want to study for the 2nd ACT test or just focus on the Math Section.

Keep in mind many top colleges do not allow superscoring ACTs such as Harvard, USC, Stanford, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Bryn Mawr, William & Mary, Chapman, Dartmouth, Colorado College, GWU, Princeton, Reed, Smith, Tulane, and others.

I've got to agree with @LilyNDash here. I don't think it will be a good look for you if you take the test and don't score as well in each section. Unless you're super confident you can increase your math score and do equally as well, or better, in the other sections I wouldn't do it. The risk/reward isn't worth it in my opinion.

I don't think so. Colleges will mainly look at the individual score you received especially if they superscore.