I just got my ACT scores back and scored a 16. Bit disappointed but it's what I have to work with. Any ideas about colleges that might consider a student with my score?
Indeed, a 16 on the ACT is a bit below the average score of 21, but there are still colleges out there that consider a range of scores and will not look solely at your ACT score to determine your admission.
A few examples of colleges that have admitted students with an ACT score similar to yours (between 15 and 18) include Mahanaim College, Wilmington University, and Kentucky State University. This doesn't mean you're guaranteed admission to these schools - they'll consider your GPA, personal statement, and extracurriculars, among other things.
Also, you may want to consider schools that are test-optional or have other policies that don't require applicants to submit test scores. Some examples include Pitzer College, which is test-free, and George Washington University and Bates College, which are test-optional.
Keep in mind that college admission involves a holistic process where colleges look at various aspects like your GPA, high school classes, essays, and extracurricular involvement, not just your test scores. Working on these aspects could significantly improve your college applications! I hope this helps.
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