Clarification on ACT Math scale

Hi everyone, I'm trying to understand the ACT Math scoring scale and how it's different from the overall ACT scale. What's the score range for the Math section, and what's considered a good score? Thanks in advance!

Hello! Great question about the ACT Math scoring scale. The ACT consists of four sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science), each scored on a scale of 1-36. The scores from each section are averaged to calculate your composite ACT score, which is also on a scale of 1-36.

For the ACT Math section, the score range is also 1-36, just like the other sections. However, the raw score of correct answers is converted into a scaled score using a process called equating, which accounts for slight variations in difficulty across different test administrations.

So, what's considered a good ACT Math score? That can depend on the focus of the colleges you're applying to and what academic programs you're interested in. To give you a rough idea, here are some percentiles for ACT Math scores:

- Top 25% of test-takers (75th percentile): 25 or above

- Above average (50th percentile): 20

- Top 10% of test-takers (90th percentile): 28 or above

For highly-selective colleges, you should aim for a score of 30 or higher on the ACT Math section. Keep in mind that these are just general guidelines, and you should research the specific schools you're interested in to get more accurate information on score expectations.

Good luck with your test preparation! Remember, it's essential to practice, review your weak areas, and take advantage of available resources, such as practice tests and study materials.