A quick question for you smart folks out there: what's the highest score you can get on the ACT? I've seen a couple of different numbers floating around and I'm just trying to set my goals right. Cheers!
The highest score you can achieve on the ACT is a 36. This is the composite score, which is the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), each of which is also scored out of 36. It's important to note that getting a 36 doesn't mean you have to get every question right. You can miss a few questions and still achieve that perfect score because of the way the ACT is scored and scaled. In general, a score above 30 is considered strong, but the competitiveness of your score will depend on the specific colleges you're aiming for.
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