Just ended taking my ACT practice test. I'm wondering, what would be considered a good composite score for the actual test?
A "good" ACT score can vary depending on your personal academic goals and the colleges you're aiming to apply to. Generally speaking, a composite score of 21 is considered average nationally.
However, if you're aiming for highly competitive universities, a score of 30 and above would be considered "good." In the Ivy League, for instance, the middle 50% of accepted students usually have ACT scores between 32 and 35.
Nonetheless, remember that a test score is just one factor in college admissions. Other elements such as GPA, course rigor, extracurricular involvement, and essays also carry significant weight. Keep striving for improvement, but don't let this single number define your college aspirations!
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