The average national ACT score in 2009 was 21.1.
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.
Most students had an ACT score between 18 and 24.
The average admitted students ACT score at NC State University is a 24.
The average ACT score for Sacred Heart University is around 24-29.
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.
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.
The average ACT score for students entering into the University of Michigan is 29; however the range falls between 28 and 32.