Hey guys! I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows what the highest possible score on the ACT test is? Does it differ depending on the subject or is there an overall 'perfect' score you can achieve?
Sure, I can help with that! The ACT has a structure of four main sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Each of these sections is scored on a scale of 1-36. Your composite ACT score is then averaged from these four sections. That means the highest possible score you can achieve on the ACT is a 36, which represents a 'perfect' score. So, while each section has its own score out of 36, the overall score will be an average of these, and can also range from 1-36. A perfect score of 36 means you've aced every section. Hope that clears things up!
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