Hi! I'm thinking about applying to Vanderbilt University. What's a good ACT score to aim for to increase my chances at admission? And do they superscore the ACT?
Hi there! To increase your chances of admission to Vanderbilt University, you should aim for an ACT score that falls within the middle 50% range of admitted students. For Vanderbilt, the middle 50% ACT range is typically between 34 and 35. Achieving a score within this range or higher will put you in a competitive position for admission.
As for superscoring, Vanderbilt does indeed superscore the ACT. This means they'll consider the highest subsection scores across all of your ACT test dates and create a new, higher composite score. Make sure to send all of your test scores to Vanderbilt so they can calculate your highest possible superscore.
While a strong ACT score is important, remember that Vanderbilt also considers other factors in its holistic admissions process, such as your academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and essays. Make sure to spend time on all aspects of your application to present yourself as a well-rounded candidate. Good luck!
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