How do I get my ACT and SAT scores?

How can I receive a copy of my SAT or ACT score report or have my score report sent to a college or university? Visit the College Board website or the ACT, Inc., website for information about score reports. You can also contact the College Board at 866-392-3017 or ACT, Inc., at 319-337-1270.

How do I find my SAT and ACT scores from years ago?

Go to the Student Score home page.

You'll need to sign into your College Board account to view this page. Once you're signed in, your most recent score should be shown. You'll also see a Show Additional Scores option to see all your previous SAT and PSAT-related assessment scores.

How can I get access to my ACT scores?

You can access your Student Report through your online ACT web account at https://my.act.org. This is the same account that you used to register for the tests online. Your Student Report will include your ACT results along with college and career planning information.

Is my ACT score on my 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.

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Is 14 a bad ACT score?

Each section has a test score range of 1-36: Below Average Score Range: 1-16. Average Score Range: 17-24. Above Average Score Range: 25-36.

Is 1200 a good ACT score?

For example, a score in the 75th percentile (approximately a 1200 on the SAT or a 24 on the ACT) would likely be strongly considered at most competitive colleges, while applicants scoring in the 90th percentile or higher (a 1350 on the SAT or a 29 on the ACT) would likely be well received even at highly competitive ...

Is 24 a good ACT score?

A score of 24 on the ACT certainly makes you an eligible candidate, as well as competitive! To put this another way, a 24 ACT score puts you at the 73rd percentile, meaning you scored higher than 73% of all test takers — which is definitely something to be proud of!

Is the ACT easier than SAT?

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.

Is 25 a good ACT score?

Scoring a 25 on the ACT is quite good! It means you're in the 78th percentile, which is better than 75% of other test-takers. So, you're ahead of most of your peers. If you aim higher and score around 30, you'd be outperforming 93% of your classmates, which is even more impressive.

How can I get my ACT scores for free?

You can send additional ACT score reports for free to colleges and/or scholarship agencies at any time during your college search process. Your fee waiver covers one report to your high school and up to six college choices. After registration, you can request unlimited score reports for free.

Do ACT scores expire?

Fortunately, ACT scores never expire, meaning nontraditional students returning to school may use their scores from many years in the past if needed. Those who took the ACT before 2016 will view a different score report than the current version.

Do colleges see all my ACT scores?

When you send a college your ACT Score Report, all they will see are the scores from that administration. However, if you want colleges to see the scores from more than one administration, all you have to do is have the ACT send them the Score Reports from all the administrations which you'd like schools to consider.

Do ACT or SAT scores expire?

Technically forever. Typically restrictions are applied by the college or university you're interested in applying to. Five years is usually the cap, but it's not one enforced by the College Board, the company behind the SAT.

Can I still access my SAT scores from years ago?

However, you can request that older scores be sent to you or to the colleges, universities, and scholarship programs of your choice. Please note that after June 2024, scores older than 2005 will no longer be available.

Is 1200 a good SAT score?

The average SAT score is a 1040, so a 1200 is above average. A 1200 SAT score is between the 71st and 80th percentile of test takers, meaning that you scored above 71-80% of other students. A score of 1200 opens a wide range of college options, assuming you have comparable grades (mostly A's and B's).

What math is harder ACT or SAT?

The ACT tests slightly more complex, more advanced math. Both exams test almost identical mathematical material. You need a strong grasp on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to thrive. And the New SAT has added some of the advanced concepts formerly reserved only for the ACT.

Do colleges prefer ACT or SAT?

This is a common misconception. Colleges don't have a preference between the SAT or ACT so it's important to know how to choose the test that's right for you. Both tests are widely accepted across U.S. colleges—including those that are test optional.

Which SAT is the easiest?

Which SAT® is the easiest? Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date. Fact: There's no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.” While it's true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it's false that some test dates are predictably easier than others.

Is 18 a decent ACT score?

The average ACT hovers just below 21, at a 20.9, making that a great benchmark for all college-bound students. Several colleges will accept an ACT score of 18, but not as many as we'd typically like to see. Re-taking the test and aiming for the 21 score would be ideal.

Is a 21 on the ACT bad?

Is a 21 ACT Score (50th Percentile) Good? A 21 ACT score is a little bit better than the average score of 20.8. Because of this, a 21 is a commonly accepted score at many schools, but it may not make you competitive at selective schools.

Is 15 a bad ACT score?

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 800 a good SAT score?

With scores ranging from 400 to 1600 and more than 1.7 million students nationwide taking the SAT each year, the average score range is between 1000-1100. A score of 800 falls significantly below that national average and is about the 8th percentile of all test takers, which means that 92% received a higher score.

What is a 900 SAT score?

A score of 900 puts a student at the low rank of the 22nd percentile, while a score of 1000 puts a student in the 40th percentile ranking.