What do colleges see when you send ACT scores?

For example: If you took both the September and October ACT administrations, and decided to send colleges your September scores, colleges will see what you got on all the tests in the September ACT (English, Math, Reading, and Science—and, if you took the ACT Plus Writing, they would see your Writing Test scores, too).

Will 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.

What happens when you send an ACT score to a college?

Send scores with your best section results to colleges that superscore the ACT. These schools will make a new composite score for you using your best English, Math, Reading, and Science scores from any ACTs you took.

What do colleges see when you send 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.

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).

Sending ACT Scores

Should I send official 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.

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.

Is it better to send ACT Superscore?

There has been some concern that using only the best subject-test scores could overstate students' capabilities. However, research shows ACT superscores are better at predicting success in college than other scoring methods (including recent ACT score, average ACT Composite score, and highest ACT Composite score).

Should I send my ACT Superscore to colleges?

You should send an individual or ACT superscore to colleges well before any application deadline. This strategy ensures college admissions counselors receive a complete application portfolio as soon as possible. You can keep track of deadlines and application materials by creating a spreadsheet.

Do colleges look at ACT composite or Superscore?

ACT supports the use of superscoring in making college admissions decisions. Colleges set their own policies regarding superscoring. However, ACT will supply them at least one full composite score with each superscore, plus all the scores from the test events that are part of the superscore composite.

Do colleges look at ACT score breakdown?

Most schools, if you send them more than one ACT score, will simply use your highest ACT composite score from a single test date. So, if you took the ACT three times and received composite scores of 28, 29, and 30, the school would use your composite and section scores of the test date when you received a 30.

Do colleges look at ACT breakdown?

Colleges see much of the same information as you see on your ACT score report: they see your composite score, along with your scaled score for each section of the test (Reading, English, Math, and Science) and your subscores for each section.

Do colleges look at GPA or ACT scores more?

Although the ACT is given a lot of weight, the GPA is still a huge component of your application. It is the only piece of numerical data that can reveal hard work, self-discipline, and consistency. Together with your transcript, your GPA can show improvement over time and intellectual growth.

What do most colleges look for in ACT scores?

However, keep in mind that top-tier colleges and universities tend to have higher expectations, often looking for ACT scores in the 27-32 range or higher. Colleges consider a range of ACT scores when making admissions decisions, giving students some flexibility.

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.

Who should I send my ACT scores to?

If you really want to take advantage of those four free score reports, send them to your safety schools—i.e., the ones you're fairly sure you'll apply to and won't have trouble getting into.

Can you send ACT scores before submitting application?

Yes, you can submit your ACT or SAT scores before you have submitted your application. Regular college applications are generally due on January 1st, so if you're already taking your exam at the end of your junior year, your scores will be ready well in advance anyway!

Can you send ACT scores after submitting application?

We understand that testing may become available at a later date. Because of this, if you initially choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores, you will have the option to submit scores after you apply.

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.

Do colleges really look at Superscore?

Many colleges that follow a superscore policy encourage students to submit all test scores, and some colleges require that all scores be sent. This allows them to see and consider the highest section scores consistently and fairly across all applicants.

Does ACT automatically send superscore?

ACT Superscoring is Available!

ACT provides an automatically calculated ACT Superscore to all students who have taken the ACT more than once from September 2016 to current day.

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.

Do colleges see your ACT essay?

An image of your essay will be available to your high school and the colleges to which you have ACT report your scores from that test date. Taking the writing test does not affect your subject area scores or your Composite score.

Do colleges look at the ACT essay?

The essay scores do not get factored into your composite scores for the SAT or ACT. The majority of colleges will ignore these scores completely, and those who do consider essay scores often view them as far less important than other aspects of your application.

Will not submitting ACT scores hurt?

If you do submit scores, they'll be reviewed, but if you don't, you won't be penalized and other components of your application will simply be weighted more to take the place of the test scores.