Hey guys, does anyone know what the average ACT score in the USA is? A little stressed about it because I want to see where I stand comparatively. Thanks.
The average ACT score in the United States generally hovers around a composite score of 19.5 to 20. The ACT test overall is scored on a scale of 1-36, so this average lands right around the middle. Remember, this is an average and the range of scores received is quite broad.
How you stack up against this average might matter for certain state schools with average ACT scores close to this, or for merit scholarships which sometimes use these test scores as benchmarks. However, if you're aiming for more competitive colleges, you may want to target higher than this national average. For selective colleges, the average ACT scores of admitted students are often in the higher end of the scale - typically above a 30. Always check the middle 50% score range for the specific schools you're interested in.
Good luck preparing for your ACT and remember, it’s just one part of your application, alongside your GPA, extracurriculars, essays, and other components!
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