Do you need to send ACT scores with Common App?

Standardized test scores are never a required part of the application. Flexible: This means alternatives to standardized test scores (like a graded paper) may be accepted.

Do you have to report all ACT scores on Common App?

The ACT section of the Common App has been built to accommodate current and previous versions of the ACT. You should report your highest individual Composite and Test scores earned so far, even if they are from different test dates.

Do you have to send ACT scores before applying?

If a university claims they are “test optional,” applicants can send in their standardized (SAT or ACT) test scores for consideration with their application. However, they are not required to send in their standardized test scores.

Should I put my ACT score on my college application?

As you can see, you should only withhold test scores if you are below the college's 25th percentile. And, even then, it can actually be borderline whether or not to submit. For example, Yale's middle 50% score range is from 1460 to 1580. If a student has a 1400-1450, though, then I would still submit it.

Do I put my ACT Superscore on Common App?

This may include contact information, high school coursework, honors and awards, list of extracurricular activities, application essays, and test scores (fun fact: the Common App superscores your ACT® test results). You can also invite people to submit recommendation letters using the Common App.

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Do colleges care about Superscore ACT?

No, not all colleges superscore, but many do and the number is increasing. To find out if the college of your choice superscores the ACT, we recommend that you check out their test score use policy under admissions requirements on their website.

How do colleges see ACT Superscore?

Colleges that superscore the ACT will look at your highest individual test scores and calculate a new, composite score across all your test dates. Your ACT Superscore is the average of your highest Math, Science, Reading and English test scores.

Should I submit my 27 ACT score?

Is a 27 ACT Score (85th Percentile) Good? A 27 ACT score puts you a good deal about the national average (20.8) and makes you eligible for acceptance at a vast majority of schools. It also makes you competitive at some selective institutions, as well as eligible for merit aid!

Is 17 a good ACT score?

Below Average Score Range: 1-16. Average Score Range: 17-24. Above Average Score Range: 25-36.

Should I submit both my SAT and ACT scores?

If students choose one or the other, that's fine, because both tests have value. But if they submit both, that generally gives us a little more information.” And some of the most selective schools are reporting that as much as a quarter (or more!) of their enrolled students submitted scores for both exams.

Should I automatically send ACT scores to colleges?

Option 1: Don't Send Any ACT Scores

It's not a bad option to just hold off on sending your four free score reports completely. This is the only way to ensure that a college won't end up with a low ACT score. Furthermore, it can be hard to predict as a sophomore or junior which schools you will apply to.

How do I not submit my ACT scores on Common App?

To remove test scores all you need to do is go to the Tests Taken section and remove the test(s) you selected. If you don't plan on submitting any scores to a college, answer that “No” you do not want to self-report scores.

How do I send my ACT scores to colleges?

Do I have to report all ACT scores to colleges?

Although the ACT does not have a formal Score Choice option like the SAT, you can choose which ACT scores colleges will see.

Is a 13 on ACT bad?

Scores below a 15 on the ACT are considered low at just about any four-year college. You can overcome low scores with a great GPA or an outstanding college application. But even if you're accepted, the school may ask you to take some remedial courses before enrolling.

Is 27 a good ACT score for a junior?

Is 27 ACT Score Good? With a score of 27, you are in the 87th percentile of all test takers. More likely than not, with a score of 27, you'll often be in or near the commonly accepted range at selective colleges. The exception may be the Ivy League where the score required may be higher than 30 on average.

Is a 19 on ACT bad?

What Is a Good ACT Score Overall? 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.

Should I retake ACT with a 26?

A 26 ACT score is a great score and, unless your ideal school is seeking a higher one, there's no particular reason to retake it. Make sure you have a good college list of between 7 and 10 schools to apply to and see where your ACT score falls on their commonly accepted scale.

Can I get into Harvard with a 27 ACT?

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.

Should I submit a 32 ACT to Princeton?

Average ACT: 34

The 25th percentile ACT score is 33, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 35. Even though Princeton likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 33 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application.

Does Harvard Superscore ACT?

We do not create superscores for applicants. If you choose to submit test scores, we will evaluate your application noting the highest test scores in each section across test dates for the SAT and your strongest sitting for the ACT. We take into account your educational background when reviewing your scores.

Do Ivy Leagues accept Superscore ACT?

They'll focus on your highest ACT composite (no superscoring), but they'll also consider individual subscores. So for the SAT you can feel confident that they'll superscore, but for the ACT, it's your highest composite score that matters most.

Does Brown superscore the ACT?

We do accept Score Choice, and will superscore within both the SAT and ACT.

Does superscoring ACT look bad?

Retaking an exam will certainly not hinder your college chances. With adequate preparation, your score will typically increase — and that will make you even more competitive in the admissions process. And with superscoring, colleges probably won't even consider your lower scores. One-and-done is done.

Why is your ACT Superscore beneficial?

Superscoring benefits colleges because it places them higher up in the rankings for average exam scores of admitted students. It also benefits students because you get credit for your best scores from each section even if they happened at different times rather than being stuck with a composite score from one test.