Stressing out a bit here, working on my college list and I'm considering applying to the University of South Florida (USF). Their website is kinda vague about ACT score requirements. Like, what’s a good score that would make me a competitive applicant? Really appreciate any insight!
While the University of South Florida (USF) doesn't have a rigid ACT score requirement and reviews applications holistically, it can be useful to know the middle 50% ACT range of admitted students as a reference. As of the last admissions cycle, the middle 50% ACT range for USF is roughly 24 to 29. This means that half of the admitted students scored within this range. If you score within or above this range, you're more likely to be a competitive applicant!
However, keep in mind that the ACT score is only one component of your application. Your GPA, high school curriculum rigor, extracurricular activities, and personal essays also significantly contribute to your admissibility. Even if your ACT score falls below this range, you may still have a solid chance of admission if other aspects of your application are compelling.
Good luck with your application to USF! Remember, test scores are important, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle.
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