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What's a good composite ACT score?

Hey everyone, I've been researching college admissions and the ACT keeps coming up. I know the ACT has a max score of 36, but what's considered a good composite score for someone applying to competitive schools?

11 months ago

Hello! What's considered a good composite ACT score depends on the competitiveness of the schools you're targeting. For highly selective schools, such as those in the Ivy League or their peers, a composite score of 33 is generally what you need to be a competitive applicant. For schools that are slightly less selective, but still competitive, you'll probably want to shoot for a score above 30.

To get a more precise idea of what your target score should be, it's essential to research your desired schools and their average ACT score range for admitted students. You can usually find the middle 50% of accepted students' ACT scores on a school's website, or through third parties like CollegeVine.

Of course, a high ACT score alone will not guarantee admission to a competitive school. Admissions committees also evaluate various other factors, such as GPA, course rigor, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendation letters. So, while a good ACT score is an essential component of a competitive application, it's still vital to have a strong overall academic and extracurricular profile - don't dedicate all your time to studying for the ACT at the expense of these other areas. Good luck!

11 months ago

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