I just got my ACT writing score. But I am confused about how it works. ):
If the essay is scored out of 1-6, then why is my score displayed as 2-12? TT-TT
So everyone? On a personal scale… on the ACT writing test:
What is a low score?
What is an average score?
And what is a high writing score?
I don’t know at all… ):
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prologue
I got my ACT scores~! I stayed up all night, because I had a feeling they would be there, and they were! ^-^
I didn’t get an email, though, like the ACT place said I would, so maybe you should check too.
For everyone taking the ACT, how did you do? ^-^-
magikeys
I improved from my last time, but I thought I did better on my English and Math. I got a 28 English and a 29 Math. How did you do?
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paul
i got a 35 composite. perfect math and science
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prologue
I did average (actually, one point above average), but it’s a lot better than I expected of me, so I am really happy about it~! ^-^
My math ruined my entire score, and it’s not that I’m mad at math, I just can never remember how to do those things under pressure… ><
But, I’m happy with my scores, I got around a 25 in English and a 26 in reading, which were my two best scores. ^-^
And my score is enough to get me into the schools i want to so, happy, happy. ^-^-
prologue
Congratulations to everyone, though~! Everyone did so amazing… ^-^
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lauren
i got a composite of 15.
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pumasplayer7
28. Pretty good for a Mexican!
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prologue
Aw, it’s not good for a Mexican, it’s good overall, you know. You should be proud, you are as smart as everyone else is. ^-^
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coltlutt2010
35!! i got all scores either 34 or 35 so i’m super happy with that; much better then i expected to do
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Trace
Holy crap you are set! Where are you applying?
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Trace
Hey, that’s cool to know. So when my ACT scores are supposed to be available I’ll stay up to check instead of waiting for the email. Sweet! Less waiting
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prologue
I got a bit of a mean response to my essay. It hurt my feelings a little bit… ):
I can understand things like constructive criticism, but I think saying someone sounds like a “basket case” kind of crosses the line… don’t you think? ):-
Sodapopp
Ugh, just ignore the mean people.
Or rather, ignore the name-calling - saying that you sound like a “basket case” can be construed as constructive. Maybe your essay is so out of the box that it makes you sound like a crazy person - check over it to make sure that you’re not pushing the limits a little too much.
By the way, I LOVE AIR, SOOOO SAD I CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I CRIED THAT MUCH OVER AN ANIME. -
prologue
You’re right… probably.
But still, I would have said it a little differently… ):Ah, I like it too, though. Misuzu is so cute with her little dinosaurs… ^///^
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magikeys
Just take from it what you might be able to improve. Still I don’t think it is appropriate to name call. My essay got a comment that the person wanted to hear “more about me” even though I noted that it could only be 300 words. Just remember that ANYONE can evaluate your essay. It isn’t like it is an English teacher.
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Lauren
That’s so true. I got comments back from people, & one person said they didn’t get to know me. I don’t think getting to KNOW me is really relevant to my topic, but I think they meant I should’ve put more personality into it? I’m pretty boring I guess. Ha.
But that was just something for me to consider… I had this ONE person who I think seriously held a grudge over my essay. Like, they were personally offended. It’s probably the same person! -
Ghern
I have reviewed a lot of essays and few of them were truly stellar. A common problem, especially from elite students, is the compulsion to use an essay to show off. My view is that your transcript demonstrates your academic giftedness, but the essay can reflect your character. That’s what needs to shine through and rarely does. I would never call someone a basket case, but the last one I reviewed made the writer sound like an elitist snob. I would be remiss not strongly cautioning the student about how it came across. I appreciate that it is hard for the writer to always have perspective on the “tone”. If the essay is important enough to solicit feedback, I have to respect that importance enough not to sugarcoat my critique.
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chronology
I agree with this. The freedom of being anonymous as a reviewer is that I am free from the normal requirement of offering a compliment sandwich around every reply. I can offer sober, direct suggestions.
To be sure, being rude for the sake of being rude is not helpful, but I am also sure that the feedback that I give will be more useful to you since I won’t waste your time with niceties.
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prologue
Just finished my application for college. Why they let me pick any topic/piece to submit that I wanted to is beyond me…): It’s been like that everywhere I look too… ???
I hope I get into my top choice, because if I can’t I am literally doomed. T-T
Sodapopp 10:11 pm on November 15, 2009 Permalink |
It’s 2-12 because there are 2 graders, and their 1-6 scores are added together
So for me, average essay score is a 4-8, high is anything above that, and low is anything below that. I’m really bad at writing though, so my definition of average might be a little on the low side hahaha
dash971 10:15 pm on November 15, 2009 Permalink |
Average is 7-8
http://www.actstudent.org/scores/writingnorms.html
prologue 10:33 pm on November 15, 2009 Permalink |
Ah! I see, I see, two graders. ^-^ Thanks for your help, to both of you. ^-^
I got an 8, so… ^-^;;;; I’m a tad disappointed, ha ha… T-T;;