The act writing portion..?

Question

is the writing portion optional?

if it is will UC's accept the ACT without the writing section completed?

and does the writing section affect the English scaled score?

im not sure because my friend got her ACT score back already i asked her what she got on her essay she sayd they didnt grade it yet. but she was able to get her score? so once they grade her essay will they change her score? or do you keep both scores one with essay and one with the essay? ?! im so confused please help,!!!

Answer 1

The writing portion is optional, and most colleges don't require you to take it. I wouldn't take it if I were you.

Answer 2

Im pretty sure the writing portion is optional...but when i applied to schools last year I was under the impression that the only scores the UC schools accepted were SAT's and SAT II. But it may h ave changed.  I would suggest just taking the writing portion regardless...nothing bad could come from it.