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Yo everyone! I'm a junior and for some time now, Johns Hopkins has been at the top of my list. Anyone know what the admission rate is like for the university? And do they lean more to academics or ext …
Hey all, as a junior, I'm starting to get kind of stressed about college apps, specifically about how my application will be perceived. What exactly do admission committees look for in a student's app …
Hi everyone, I’m planning on taking the ACT with writing, but I’m having trouble finding a clear rubric or criteria for the writing section. Does anyone know what the graders are looking for, and poss …
Hey guys, I’m a bit torn. Should I take the ACT with the writing portion or just the regular ACT? Do colleges prefer one over the other? Or, does it heavily depend on the school? Can anyone share thei …
Howdy folks! I have scores for both the ACT and SAT, and I'm wondering which is better. Is there a reliable ACT to SAT converter? I Googled it but I'm getting different results from different sources. …
Hey fellow applicants! I’m feeling a little in the dark about ACT scoring. I know the top score is 36, but what's considered a 'good' score? What does an average score look like?
Hi all. I've taken the ACT a few times and my scores on individual sections vary. I recently came across the term 'superscoring.' Can someone help me understand what ACT superscoring means and whether …
Hey everyone! I just started prepping for the ACT, but I'm kinda confused on the chunking of the exam. Can anyone break down each section and the time allotted to them? I've heard there are different …
Hey guys, does anyone know where I could find a detailed scoring guide for the ACT? I need to understand how each section is scored and how my composite score is calculated. Any help would be greatly …
I recently took the ACT with the writing section. I haven't received my scores yet, but I'm a bit nervous about how I did on the writing portion. Do colleges place a significant emphasis on ACT writin …
I've heard that there's an optional writing section in the ACT. If I choose to do it, will the score count towards my overall ACT score? How important are writing scores for college admissions?
Hey there, does anyone understand how the composite score on the ACT is calculated? Does it depend purely on the four main sections (English, Math, Reading, Science), or does the optional writing sect …
Hey guys, I’ve recently received my ACT score and I was wondering if there's an official ACT to SAT score conversion chart? I'm just curious how my score compares between the two tests.
Hello everyone, I'm planning to take the ACT but I'm a bit concerned about the price. Is there any sort of fee waiver or discount available for low-income students? Any information would be helpful, t …
Hey guys, I've scheduled to take the ACT in October and I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed. Do any of you have tips on what to focus on, or any strategies that have worked well for you previously?
Hey, is anyone else having trouble logging into the ACT website to see their scores? I was wondering if there was an alternate way to check my scores.
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of studying for my SATs and I'm shooting for UT Austin. I was wondering, does anyone know the average SAT score for UT Austin? It would really help me know what I have …
Hi guys, I've been using some prep books but I feel like I need more practice. Any suggestions on where to find some good free ACT practice tests online?
I'm studying for the ACT and having a hard time remembering all the Math formulas. Are there any good resources that compile these formulas into an easy to study format?
I've been hearing about the term 'ACT cumulative score' a lot. What does it mean exactly? Is it different from the composite score?