Need to know Northeastern's average ACT scores

Hey folks, been looking into Northeastern lately and the program they have for my intended major seems really solid. I was wondering if anyone knows what their average ACT score is? Just trying to see how I stack up and if I need to work on improving my scores...

Sure, happy to help! Northeastern University typically has an ACT range for admitted students between 33 and 35 (as of the latest data available). This range represents the middle 50% of students, which means 25% of students scored below this range, and 25% scored above. Therefore, a score within this range would make you competitive for Northeastern.

Keep in mind that you would want to aim for the higher end of this range, or above it for the best chance of admission, especially if you are applying to competitive programs at Northeastern. Do be aware that the exact numbers might change slightly from year to year, but they should give you a general idea of what Northeastern is looking for.

Do remember that these are just averages - admissions decisions are based on a comprehensive review of your application, which includes other factors such as your GPA, extracurricular involvement, essays, letters of recommendation, etc. At selective schools like Northeastern, no single credential will guarantee acceptance on its own.

Finally, it's worth noting that Northeastern is officially test-optional, so you actually are not required to submit an ACT (or SAT) score. However, you're smart to still be thinking about target ACT scores, as at such a selective school, you generally want to showcase your strengths in as many ways as possible, which means including a test score with your application can still be a good idea for many students.

For detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Or, if you want to know how your application as a whole stacks up at Northeastern, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your application, including not just test scores but also GPA, course rigor, and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at Northeastern and hundreds of other colleges: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator

This tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, whether by raising your ACT score slightly or some other step, like earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars. Good luck in your journey!