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@amitha
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 • a year ago •
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UW looking at test scores?
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I'm planning on just not sending in my test score to any college I apply to. For me, UW Seattle applied math life sciences is my main goal. I'm a little concerned because I'm not sure if I'll be at a disadvantage if I don't send in my ACT score (super scored 30) though, I feel like my extracurriculars and academic rigor make up for it ( 9 APs, officer position in 2 different clubs, 50 hours of volunteering, worked at Safeway and currently a DA at a dental clinic). I'm still going through my essay but I'm sure it'll be good with extra help. With all of this info, would I be at a disadvantage if I just don't send in my score?

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@CameronBameron
2,263 answers, 8,666 votes
 • a year ago

Since the UW Seattle 50th percentile range is 29-34 for the ACT and only 24% of applicants submit test scores (17% SAT, 7% ACT), your 30 ACT is a good score in my opinion to submit to Seattle. Remember that 76% of applicants went test optional.

Therefore having a 30 ACT will not hurt your chances of getting accepted. It may actually help your chances somewhat because the Common Data Set only publishes scores of those who were admitted, not those who took the test and went test optional.

Good luck.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@amithaa year ago

My only concern is that math and science scores aren't good (25 and 27 respectively) so if I were to send my overall 30 in to my desired major (applied math life sciences) wouldn't that hurt my chances?

@doodlea year ago

I would disagree actually. UW has 29-34 ACT range, but your super score of 30 is on the lower side. I wouldn't say it'd be a disadvantage for you to submit your scores, but it wouldn't be an advantage for sure.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@amithaa year ago

So what would you recommend? I'm not too sure if I want to apply to applied math anymore since it is competitive. Should I try for an easier major and then switch?

@doodlea year ago

I'm in-state so I'm not familiar with acceptance rates out-of-state, but you should not submit that ACT score. If your desired easier major has activities that can relate to it, sure, go for it. However, if you apply with like a gender studies major, and your application is filled with applied math ECs, that will hurt you significantly. Also UW gives you the option to choose between pre-major, direct to major, and direct to college, so you could choose pre-major (pre-sci) for higher chances.

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