Can I hide my ACT scores?

From the ACT's perspective, students own their scores, and may send the scores or delete them as they please (as long as those tests were not used to document participation in State and District Testing).

How do I remove my ACT score from my record?

Contact us online and we will provide you a form to complete and return to us. We will then permanently cancel that score record for the indicated test date and send cancellation notices to any score recipients.

Can other people see your ACT score?

We can send your report only to the office designated by the college or agency, not to any other individual or office. Reports you request will include the ACT ID currently on your record.

Are ACT scores private?

Students may not send their ACT scores directly to specific individuals at colleges or universities; reports are delivered only to the office officially sanctioned by ACT for this purpose.

Are ACT scores confidential?

Your ACT test score range (not your specific scores but a range they fall within) may be disclosed to Participating Organizations and used to identify candidates for opportunities.

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Does ACT report cheating to colleges?

Even if you did actually cheat, the College Board and ACT won't tell colleges you're a cheater or ban you from retesting. If you're caught at the testing center, your test will be confiscated, and your score will be canceled if you finished your test. You'll be forced to take a paid retest.

Do colleges really care about ACT scores?

The importance of SAT and ACT scores is not a thing of the past. While there are a select number of colleges, or test blind schools, that do not look at test scores, there are far more schools that will take your test scores into account if you submit them.

Do employers ask for ACT scores?

In these cases, employers may ask to see the ACT/SAT scores. Even then, these test scores are rarely used as a final metric to hire anyone. It is just one of the many factors used to determine an applicant's suitability to the job. This does not mean you can afford to take the ACT and SAT lightly.

Do ACT scores matter anymore?

Even as many colleges extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, the ACT and SAT still can greatly affect merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Test optional really is only for those excited to pay full price. JUMPING THAT SCORE remains the best-paying job a high school student can have.

Does your ACT score really matter?

One big piece of this process continues to be the standardized SAT and ACT exams. Of all the factors impacting a school's acceptance, we believe these test scores make up approximately 30% of the overall decision. However, they are extremely important for being awarded scholarship money.

Can you post your ACT scores on social media?

Therefore, unless someone is out to make their followers feel bad, which they shouldn't be, they should keep their grades, SAT/ACT scores and college acceptances off of their social media accounts.

Do ACT scores show up on transcript?

Q: Are SAT and ACT scores on my child's transcript? A: No, SAT and ACT scores are not on student transcripts. SAT scores must be sent directly to colleges through the College Board website (www.collegeboard.com). ACT scores must be sent directly to colleges through the ACT website (www.actstudent.org).

Is 19 a good ACT score?

A good ACT score ranks you higher than the majority of test-takers. As such, any composite score above the 50th percentile, or 19-20, can be considered a solid score.

What happens if I retake the ACT and get a lower score?

Getting a lower score on a retake won't affect college admission. Luckily, some schools do not require you to send all of your scores if you don't want to. Your chances of getting into you dream school aren't ruined just because of a score decrease.

Do colleges see deleted ACT scores?

However, if you delete an ACT score, it will no longer exist – making it impossible to send. I spoke with someone at the ACT who confirmed that colleges will not see scores you have deleted.

Should I worry about my ACT score?

Colleges consider a range of ACT scores when making admissions decisions, giving students some flexibility. Commonly, students with scores in the range of 20-23 are still considered competitive at many mid-tier colleges. For more selective schools, a score in the 24-28 range will increase your chances of admission.

Will not submitting ACT scores hurt?

If scores are not sent, the school simply bases their admission decision off the rest of the application. Test optional schools will not look negatively upon students who choose to not submit test scores. They are “test optional” for a reason, so no need to worry about that.

What did Elon Musk get on his SAT?

Mr. Musk's college-admissions test scores were not especially notable. On his second round of the SAT tests, he got a 670 out of 800 on his verbal exam and a 730 on math.

Should I submit a 34 ACT score?

There's no need to retake the ACT with a score of 34. A 34 makes you eligible and competitive for all colleges and universities, which is the goal! For juniors, remember that most colleges weigh ACT scores and GPA about equally.

Is the SAT or ACT easier?

The SAT is not harder than the ACT. Both tests vary slightly in terms of subjects covered and structure. These variations can affect each test-taker differently, making one exam more challenging than the other. Taking full-length practice tests of each type can help you determine which may be best suited for you.

Do colleges look more at GPA or ACT?

Universities and colleges are increasingly looking at the entire profile of the student rather than a single metric. They aim to assess the student's overall potential and academic consistency, and your GPA often provides a more comprehensive overview of your academic ability than a one-time test score.

What is a good ACT score for Harvard?

Average ACT: 34

The 25th percentile ACT score is 34, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 36. In other words, a 34 places you below average, while a 36 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute ACT requirement at Harvard, but they really want to see at least a 34 to have a chance at being considered.

What happens if you lie about your ACT score?

Colleges that look at your scores will ask you to have College Board send them directly to the college. If you are referring to summer internships or other non-college programs, you need to know that if you are caught lying on an application you will be dismissed.

Is it illegal to cheat on the ACT?

When bribery or fraud is in play, criminal prosecution is possible. Paying for a grade leads to defrauding the school as students did not earn the grade through their academic merit. Fraud is also true if they cheated on the SAT or ACT and submitted those scores for college acceptance.