Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior considering applying to Tulane University next year. Does anyone know their ACT score requirements, or even just what a competitive ACT score for admission would be? I'm trying to determine if I should spend more time studying for the test. Thank you!
Hello! Tulane University currently has a test-optional policy for the 2024-2025 application cycle, which means you are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. However, if you believe your test scores would benefit your application, you can certainly submit them. Keep in mind that the decision to include test scores or not depends on whether they would strengthen your overall application.
To give you an idea of what a competitive ACT score for Tulane might look like, consider the middle 50% for their admitted students. For the Class of 2025, the middle 50% ACT score range was between 31 and 33, meaning that 25% scored below a 31, and 25% scored above a 33. If your ACT score falls within or above this range, it could potentially enhance your application. However, remember that Tulane has a holistic review process, and factors such as your GPA, essays, and extracurricular activities will also be crucial in admissions decisions.
If you're unsure whether to submit your scores, you may want to consider the strength of your overall application and weigh the potential benefits of focusing on other aspects of your application, such as your essays or extracurricular involvement, against investing more time in studying for the ACT. Good luck!
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