The average national ACT score in 2009 was 21.1.
Most students had an ACT score between 18 and 24.
50% of students admitted to Purdue University scored between a 24 and 30 on the ACT. 21% of admitted students scored between 18 and 23. No students were admitted with ACT scores less than 18.
The average admitted students ACT score at NC State University is a 24.
Sacred Heart University in Connecticut offers test-optional admissions for students, meaning prospective students are not required to take the SAT in order to be admitted.
It is a competitive school but no, you do not have to get straight A's to get in. The average ACT score of admitted students is 28.
a 27 is good but a 32-34 is usually a guaranteed
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The average ACT score varies by state. The national average, I believe, is around 20.
Smith in Massachusetts offers test-optional admissions for students, meaning prospective students are not required to take the SAT in order to be admitted.
GPAs and ACT scores are not equivalent--students with high GPAs often do poorly on the ACT and vice-versa. Your score depends on your test-taking ability and your preparedness--the ACT is a very different type of test from the ones you normally see in school.
32 is the average score taken
Achieving a 23 on the ACT is considered around the national average, so it is a reasonable goal for many students. Success largely depends on your level of preparation, understanding of the test format, and ability to manage test-taking strategies. With proper study habits and practice, a score of 23 is achievable for most students.