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@Mahima
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 • 2 years ago •
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Can i get into universities with 17 act?

I want to get into USF and have 4.0 GPA But 17 on ACT....

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@alli2222 years ago

I think what's really important is course rigor, if you have taken hard classes; for example, AP IB or AICE- then it could increase your chances of being admitted. However, you should also take into consideration taking BOTH the SAT and ACT if you haven't done so. I performed highly on the SAT, but not as high on the ACT. Good luck!

[🎤 AUTHOR]@Mahima2 years ago

I have 2 AICE and one honors class so will i be accepted ?

@Anonymous1232 years ago

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@Anonymous123
413 answers, 353 votes
 • 2 years ago

Hi @Mahima!

Your GPA is something that keeps your hopes alive. Since USF isn't test-optional, there's no choice but to submit the score. Unless you're an underrepresented minority, USF is a target/hard target for you. USF considers test scores to be very important, so a 17 won't be very impressive. Are you planning to apply by a priority deadline or the final deadline? If you're going to apply before the March 1 deadline, try retaking the ACT.

Since your ACT score is contradictory to your GPA, if you faced any circumstances that led to a low ACT score, you can explain those on your application. Your essays will be crucial, so put in your best efforts.

Hope this helps!

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@LavishSphere919
4 answers, 1 vote
 • 2 years ago

I think it would be a reach for you to get into USF with a 17 on ACT as their average according to their website is with a range of 26-31. Also, their GPA average is around your range with the average 4.0-4.5. So, you are below the average applicant but if you have stellar extracurriculars and write an awesome college essay it could possibly make up for your low ACT score. If you took more than one ACT, they also use super scoring so they'll take your best ACT or if you took the SAT as well and it's better you can just submit that. Good luck with your USF application!

Hope this helps!

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@LavishSphere9192 years ago

There also other universities that will take you with your 17 ACT that could be a safety. You could find those schools here at CollegeVine using their tool under 'Schools'.

@AdithyaU062 years ago

Not sure what you meant when you said the GPA average is around 4.0 to 4.5, and I'm assuming you meant weighted. However, I believe OP meant unweighted, i.e 4.0/4.0, but forgive me if I'm incorrect.

@AlexanderOddo
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2 years ago

I agree with these answers! You can use CollegeVine's school list hub to find schools where 17 is the average ACT score of accepted students. Test-optional and test-blind schools will be good options as well. Hope this helps!

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