How do I send my ACT scores to college applications?

How do I submit my ACT scores to colleges?

How do I submit my ACT scores to the Common App?

If your student has any schools at all that require ACT or SAT scores, inside the Common App navigate to the "Testing" section on the left sidebar. Answer "yes" you want to provide scores. Enter scores with the highest individual Composite and Section scores earned so far, even if they are from different test dates.

How do I submit my ACT scores to NCAA?

Test score(s) from either the ACT or SAT can only be received and accepted as official via electronic transmission directly from the testing agency.

Do you have to send all ACT scores?

While most colleges are fine with receiving just one set of ACT scores, there are many—including some high-profile schools—that require your entire testing history.

Sending ACT Scores

How can I send my ACT scores to colleges for free?

How long does it take for ACT to send scores to colleges electronically?

From there, it will typically take a college 2-4 weeks to receive your score from the ACT. While some colleges may accept score reports after the application deadline as long as the application is submitted on time, others will want to receive the scores by the admissions deadline at the latest.

Can you send all ACT scores to colleges?

ACT Reporting on the Common App

Colleges only see your highest composite score from any test date and your highest English, Math, Reading, and Science scores from any test dates.

Should I self-report ACT scores on Common App?

Regardless of when you apply, do NOT self-report SAT/ACT scores on the Testing page of your Common App for the colleges where you indicate that you don't want your scores considered. However, you'll need to remember to self-report your scores for colleges where you want your scores to be considered.

How do I send multiple ACT scores to colleges?

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.

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.

Why do I have to pay to send my ACT scores to colleges?

While you can get a fee waiver for the test itself, there is no way to send score reports for free beyond the four you get with registration. Since ACT, Inc. treats each test date as a separate report, it can cost a lot of money to send all of your test scores to multiple colleges.

Do colleges verify self-reported scores?

A: Most colleges allow applicants to self-report test scores on their applications. Colleges that allow self-reporting do still require official score reports—which you'll submit only if you are admitted and choose to enroll at that college—in order to prevent false reporting.

Do colleges care about individual ACT scores?

Q: Which ACT^® scores do colleges care about most? A: Your individual test scores and your composite score. Still, there are a lot more numbers on your score report than just those!

Can I pick which ACT score to send?

Because students can choose which set or sets of ACT scores to send to colleges, we recommend that students leave the college code selection portion blank at the time of registration and order score reports after they've seen all their ACT scores.

What ACT score do most colleges accept?

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.

How do I know if a college received my ACT scores?

If your college has given you a personal online account, you may be able to sign in to that site and see whether your scores have arrived. Otherwise, you can contact your college's admission office and ask.

Should I automatically send ACT scores to colleges?

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.

How much does it cost to send my ACT scores to a college?

Send your scores automatically once you take the ACT

You may select up to four colleges to send your scores for free when you register for the ACT. Additional colleges can also be selected for $16/each.

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.

Do colleges accept Superscore for 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.

Are ACT scores on college transcripts?

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).

How many ACT scores can I send for free?

ACT does allow students to send 4 free score reports before you see your test scores (when you register) but I don't always suggest doing this since you won't know the outcome before it is sent.

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.