Hey everyone, I just got my ACT score card and I scored a 20. I'm not so sure how to interpret this—is a 20 a good ACT score?
The ACT is scored on a scale from 1 to 36, so a 20 is right around the national average, which tends to be in the 20-21 range. However, defining a "good" score really depends on what your goals are.
If your goal is to be admitted to a selective or highly selective college, then a 20 may be on the lower side. For instance, at a university like University of Michigan (UMich), which is a selective public university, the middle 50% of admitted students typically have ACT scores between 31-34.
On the other hand, if you are primarily looking at less competitive public universities or community colleges, a score of 20 could be fine.
Remember, numerous factors come into play in the admissions process, aside from just test scores. Regardless, it's important to work on strengthen all parts of your application like your GPA, your extracurriculars, and your essays. and I encourage you to consider retaking the ACT if you believe you can raise your score and it aligns with your college goals.
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