Yo, what's the highest score you can possibly get on the ACT? And how important is it to aim for that score? Just trying to set some goals here.
Hey there! The highest possible score you can achieve on the ACT is a 36. This is a composite score, which is an average of the four individual section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), each of which also has a maximum score of 36.
While it's great to aim for a high score, keep in mind that a perfect 36 isn't necessary for admission to most colleges. Instead, focus on achieving a score that puts you within the range of admitted students for the schools you're interested in. You can find this information by looking up the average and middle 50% ACT scores of admitted students on specific college websites.
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