Hey guys, a bit stressed about my ACT performance. I'm aiming high, but what's considered a good ACT score this year? I'd love some guidance on the ideal range I should be shooting for in 2024. Thanks!
The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, with 36 being the highest possible score you can get.
In terms of what constitutes a "good" score, it really varies depending on the colleges you're aiming to get into. For the most selective colleges, a score of 33 or above is typically considered strong and competitive. However, keep in mind these schools also consider other factors like GPA, essays, extracurriculars, and letters of recommendation.
For moderately selective colleges, a score of 24-29 is typically considered good. Meanwhile, less competitive institutions might accept scores lower than that.
You can get an idea of what score range you should be aiming at by looking at the average ACT scores of admitted students at the colleges you're interested in. Many schools report this data, often referred to as the middle 50% ACT range, on their websites, and you can find this information fairly easily.
However, don't limit yourself to just aiming for a certain score. A strong application consists of a good GPA, challenging coursework, strong essays, glowing recommendation letters, and solid extracurricular activities in addition to a good ACT/SAT score. Let me know if you need more pointers!
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