Hello everyone, I'm a bit stressed about the ACT test, and I'm trying to understand the scoring system. How much is the ACT scored out of?
Hello! Don't stress too much about understanding the ACT scoring system; it's actually pretty straightforward. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 points, which is the highest possible composite score you can get. The test is divided into four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science, and each of these sections receives an individual score ranging from 1 to 36.
To calculate your composite score, the four section scores are averaged together and then rounded to the nearest whole number. So, to achieve a perfect composite score of 36, you would need to score very highly, if not perfectly, in all four sections.
Additionally, if you choose to take the optional ACT Writing test, that is scored separately on a scale of 2-12. The Writing score doesn't impact your composite score, but some colleges might take it into consideration when evaluating your application.
Best of luck on your upcoming test!
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