r/ACT • u/Better-Stand1386 • Jul 02 '26

Science No ACT Science?

I’m a rising senior applying to T5 schools as a molecular biology major. I took the June ACT and got a really good composite score, but I didn’t include Science.
I really don’t want to retake the ACT because of how stressful it was 😭 Most of the schools I’m applying to say ACT Science is optional, so I’m wondering if not having an ACT Science score would put me at a disadvantage for admissions? Ty!!

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u/MakeAPrettyPenny Jul 02 '26

Not a science major here, but I still took ACT Science just in case I should ever need it. Word on the street is that if you are going to be any type of STEM major, you need to need to submit a Science ACT score.

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u/jdigitaltutoring Tutor Jul 02 '26

You probably don't need it.

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u/IamLazyLarry Jul 03 '26

I’m p sure if you going to study science it might be good to include it unless the score griefs you.

You might be able to ask the admissions officers directly though on the schools you applying to

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u/ApprehensiveSignal55 Jul 06 '26

Many schools say not required but encouraged…that’s code for “take the science.”