Hey everyone! I recently took the ACT and I'm a bit confused about the scoring system. How do they calculate my composite score, and how can I find out the max scores for each section? Thanks for your help!
Hey there! The ACT scoring system can be a bit confusing at first, but I'd be glad to help explain it. The ACT has four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Each section is scored on a scale of 1-36, with 36 being the highest possible score for each section.
To calculate your composite score, the ACT adds up your scores for each section and then divides the total by four. The result is then rounded to the nearest whole number. For example, if your individual section scores were 30 in English, 32 in Math, 28 in Reading, and 29 in Science, your composite score would be (30+32+28+29)/4 = 29.75, which is rounded to 30.
The maximum score for each section is 36, so the highest possible composite score is also 36. It's important to note that the ACT uses equating to ensure that scores are comparable across test dates, so your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) may not map exactly to the same scaled score on a different test date. However, the scale remains generally consistent.
Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions about the ACT or the scoring system! Good luck with your scores!
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