Hey fellow students, I'm a little bit confused about the process of calculating my ACT composite score. Can anyone explain the steps I have to follow to do this? Thanks!
Hey there! The ACT composite score is relatively simple to calculate. Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. First, you'll want to gather your ACT section scores for English, Math, Reading, and Science. These individual section scores will range from 1 to 36.
2. Next, add up the section scores. For example, if your English score is 28, Math score is 30, Reading score is 27, and Science score is 29, then you would add them up like so: 28 + 30 + 27 + 29 = 114.
3. The final step is to divide the sum of your section scores by 4: Continuing with the example above, you would divide 114 by 4, which equals 28.5.
4. ACT rounds the composite score to the nearest whole number. In this case, since 28.5 is exactly halfway between 28 and 29, you would round up to 29. So, your ACT composite score would be a 29.
Remember that the composite score is an essential component of your ACT, but colleges may consider your section scores as well, especially if they relate to your intended major.
Good luck with your college applications!
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