Hi guys! I'm planning to apply to Vanderbilt next year, and I wanted to know about their ACT requirements. Is there a minimum score requirement or an average score range for admitted students? It's one of my top choices, so I really want to do my best to get in. Cheers!
Hi there! Vanderbilt does not have a minimum ACT score requirement, but it's helpful to look at the ACT score ranges of admitted students to get an idea of what's competitive. Usually, the middle 50% ACT score range for admitted Vanderbilt students is around 34-36. Although standardized testing is just one part of the holistic admissions process, aiming for a score within this range, especially the upper half, can help improve your chances of admission.
Keep in mind that although Vanderbilt is officially test-optional, at a school this competitive you want to put at many gold stars on your application as possible. You can read more about how to navigate test-optional policies on CollegeVine’s blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/.
Best of luck with your application to Vanderbilt!
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