Predictions For a 25 ACT Score

Yo guys, I recently got back my ACT scores and I got a 25. I'm not sure how to feel about it. What level of universities would that make competitive for?

Hello!

Your ACT score of 25 lands you in the 79th percentile of all test-takers, meaning you've scored better than approximately 79% of students who took the ACT. On the college admissions spectrum, this score is generally considered "average" to "slightly above average" depending on the university.

For context, schools where your ACT score would sit around the average include University of Arizona, Florida International University, Ohio University, California State University at San Marcos, and some of the less selective University of Texas campuses, to name a few. Remember, though, every school has its own unique admissions process and the ACT score is just one part of your application.

While your ACT score is an important part of your profile, colleges also consider other factors such as your high school GPA, the rigor of your course load, your essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and leadership experiences. So, it's crucial to focus on strengthening all parts of your application.

If you believe that you can improve your score, it might be worth considering an additional attempt at the ACT. Even a few points improvement could significantly broaden your college options. But, in the end, your decision should depend on the colleges you're interested in and their average ACT scores.

Remember always to shoot for a 'balance list' of colleges that includes 'safety', 'target', and 'reach' schools. This will ensure that you have a good variety of options when the acceptance letters come in.