Calculating an ACT raw score

Hey! I just took a practice ACT test and I'm a little confused about converting my raw score to a scaled score. Can anyone explain how the ACT raw score calculator works or recommend a good/the ACT score converter? Thanks!

Hey there! Calculating your ACT scaled score from the raw score can be a bit confusing, but I can help you with that. The ACT consists of four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Each section has a different number of questions and is scored on a scale of 1-36.

Here's a brief overview of the scoring process:

1. Find your raw score: Your raw score for each section is simply the number of questions you answered correctly in that section.

2. Convert your raw score to a scaled score: To convert your raw score to a scaled score, you'll need an ACT conversion chart, which changes slightly for each test administration. ACT publishes these charts in the form of a scoring table for each practice test they release, so you can find the specific conversion chart for the practice test you took. You can usually find these tables in your ACT prep book or online at the ACT website.

3. Calculate your composite score: To calculate your composite score, add up the four section scores and then divide the sum by four. Round your result to the nearest whole number to get your final composite score, which will also range from 1-36.

Keep in mind that the raw-to-scaled conversion can vary for each test administration, so it's crucial to use the scoring table accommodated for the specific practice test you took. This variability is due to the equating process that ACT uses to ensure that scores from different test dates are comparable.

For more information about how the ACT conversion process works, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-does-the-scoring-curve-work-for-the-act/. Good luck, and I hope this overview clears up any confusion!