Hey everyone, I've heard some colleges offer scholarships based on ACT scores. Does anyone know the general score requirements for these scholarships, or is it different for each college? Thanks for the help!
Hi there! You're correct that some colleges offer scholarships based on ACT scores. However, the specific score requirements for these scholarships can vary greatly between colleges and even between different scholarship opportunities within the same college. Generally, the higher your ACT score, the more merit-based aid opportunities you'll have access to at colleges that offer such scholarships.
For example, some colleges may offer a smaller scholarship to students with a score of 28 or above, while a score of 32 or above may make a student eligible for a larger scholarship. In some cases, a very high score, such as a 34 or higher, could even make a student competitive for a full-tuition scholarship or an exclusive honors program.
To get a better understanding of the scholarship opportunities available at your colleges of interest, consult each college's financial aid or scholarships page on their website. They typically outline the necessary qualifications for various merit-based scholarships, including any ACT score requirements. Remember also to consider factors such as GPA requirements, leadership involvement, and community service, as those are frequently taken into account as well.
Lastly, don't forget to search for external scholarships that may be based on high ACT scores. Many organizations, foundations, and companies offer scholarships with varying eligibility criteria, so your strong ACT score could open up even more funding opportunities beyond institutional scholarships.
Best of luck in your scholarship search!
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