Is the writing essay portion of the ACT worth it?

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ΞΧΘᎠᏌᎦ Apr 22, 2013

I was thinking about taking this portion of the ACT but the deadline passed before I came up with my decision. There is going to be another opportunity to take it later on but I wanted to hear from everyone else on what your thoughts are on the essay portion. Is it worth it? I know that some colleges require it but then again, some don't.
gunstreet grrl Apr 22, 2013

Not in my opinion.
❌❌ZebulonPike❌❌ Apr 22, 2013

Do it at least once if you're good at writing. It'd only help. If not, then you might want to pass. Some colleges require it though, so...I say do it just in case.
🔰࿈Ᏸลอ🔥Ᏸεαη࿈🔰 Apr 22, 2013

❌❌ZebulonPike❌❌ wrote:
Do it at least once if you're good at writing. It'd only help. If not, then you might want to pass. Some colleges require it though, so...I say do it just in case.

Agreed. Also, the date of this question makes me concerned for you. Are you a junior or senior. If you are a senior, have you applied to your college yet?
Novas Apr 22, 2013

Not important I slept through it and got accepted to college.
E=MC(Hammer) Apr 22, 2013

ThatTallKid_ wrote:
Not important I slept through it and got accepted to college.

What college? is my question.
Novas Apr 22, 2013

E=MC(Hammer) wrote:
ThatTallKid_ wrote:
Not important I slept through it and got accepted to college.

What college? is my question.
California State University of Los Angeles and California State University of Dominguez Hills.
Chose LA on Friday though (:
🆕Ꮹrūmpÿ🔱Wøøkįee Apr 22, 2013

Some Universities require you to take that.

If you are planning on going in to communications, broadcasting, journalism, or teaching its a good idea to do it even if its not required.

If you answered NO to the above reasons then skip it and save the money.
STRΛTΘSPHΣRΣ Apr 22, 2013

Just take it! It's better to get it over with instead of having to go back and do it another time. Besides, most collages do require you to take it anyways.
ΞΧΘᎠᏌᎦ Apr 22, 2013

🔰࿈Ᏸลอ🔥Ᏸεαη࿈🔰 wrote:
❌❌ZebulonPike❌❌ wrote:
Do it at least once if you're good at writing. It'd only help. If not, then you might want to pass. Some colleges require it though, so...I say do it just in case.

Agreed. Also, the date of this question makes me concerned for you. Are you a junior or senior. If you are a senior, have you applied to your college yet?
I am currently a junior. I plan on becoming a pharmacist but I do have other back up choices I am unsure on.
ΞΧΘᎠᏌᎦ Apr 22, 2013

Oh I also forgt to add that I live in Illinois and plan to go to college here. I looked at the ACT website and most of colleges seem to not require it.
ADD WEC Apr 22, 2013

It depends how bad you did on your SAT's