Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about taking the ACT. I've heard people talk about getting a 'perfect score' on the test. What exactly constitutes a perfect ACT score? Is it different for each section?
A perfect ACT score is a composite score of 36, which is the highest possible score you can achieve on the test. The ACT has four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science, each scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The composite score is calculated by averaging the four section scores and rounding up or down to the nearest whole number.
A perfect score in each individual section is also a 36. Consequently, to achieve a perfect composite score of 36, you would need to score very highly in all four sections, typically obtaining a perfect 36 in each section or very close to it. However, it is worth noting that very few students (less than 0.2%) achieve a perfect ACT score. Furthermore, while a perfect score is impressive, colleges also greatly appreciate and consider students who score well above average, even if they do not achieve a perfect score. Good luck with your test preparation!
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