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Hello! Currently, I'm prepping for the ACT and I'm finding the reading section quite challenging. It's like time just flies and I have so many passages left to read and answer questions for. Any advic …

Hey! I got a 1580 on my recent SAT. Is that considered a good score? What would it translate to in percentile rank?

Just got a 1540 on the SAT (which I'm thrilled about!) but a lot of the schools I'm looking into prefer the ACT. Does anyone know how this score would convert to an ACT score?

Hey community, I'm planning on taking the ACT soon but I'm not exactly sure about the fee. Could anyone here tell me? Thanks!

I've booked the ACT test date already but I'm a bit unsure about when to expect the results. Does anyone know how long it typically takes after the test day? Thanks.

Yale has always been my dream school. To be on the safe side, I'd like to aim higher with my ACT scores. What scores has Yale typically accepted in the past?

Hey, I've taken the ACT but I'm wondering how my score would translate if it were the SAT. Anyone here familiar with the conversion process and could explain it?

Hey everyone, I've been doing a lot of ACT prep recently and I'm aiming for Penn State. Does anyone know what score range they typically look for? Any advice would be appreciated.

I may be overthinking things, but I'm not clear on when I should be scheduling my ACT, or when the scores will be released. Can anyone please clarify?

So, I’ve been wholly focused on academics lately and just received my ACT scores back, I’ve scored a 33. I know it's not a bad score, but I'm kinda concerned how it'll serve me for admission into top- …

Yo, I got a 28 on my ACT. I'm aiming for those top-tier public universities and selective liberal arts colleges. Is this score solid enough or do I need to consider a retake? Y'all got any thoughts?

So I just got my ACT score back and I'm really excited about it. Does anyone know some scholarships that are rewarded based on ACT scores? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys. So, I've been staring at my ACT score for a bit now, but I'm not really sure how to interpret it. How do colleges perceive these scores, and how do they fit into the whole admissions process …

I just got my ACT score back, and honestly, I was hoping for a 33 or something...but I got a 31. No complaints as it's still a good score! But I'm curious, is it good enough for those Ivy League appli …

Did my ACT recently and I'm super curious about what my SAT equivalent score would be. I know they measure similar skills, but I'm looking for a reliable converter. Any recommendations?

I am finally honing down my college list, and UCLA is one of my top choices. How much do I need to score on the ACT to consider my application competitive for UCLA? Is there a strict cutoff?

So ACT is coming up for me and I need some solid online prep resources. I'm currently using a review book but I feel like I need more interactive learning. Any suggestions on online courses or resourc …

Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what exactly constitutes a 'good' writing score on the ACT. Could someone break it down for me? I'm trying to set a target score for myself when practicing. Thanks!

Hey folks, Geometry has always been a struggle for me and even more so when it appears on the ACT. Anyone out there who can recommend good resources or study tips to tackle the ACT Geometry section? T …

I've been preparing for the ACT and I really need to do some full-length practice tests under realistic conditions. Preferably free. Is there any website where I can find some of these? Thanks!