Hi there! I'm beginning with my ACT prep but want a clear goal in sight. What's the highest score one can get on the ACT?
The highest score you can achieve on the ACT is a 36. This is the composite score, which is the average of the four section scores: English, Math, Reading, and Science, each of which are also scored on a scale of 1-36. If you get a composite score of 36, that doesn't necessarily mean you've achieved a perfect 36 in each section; it's just the average of your four scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. The ACT also has an optional Writing portion, which is scored separately on a scale of 2-12. Optimally, you should aim to score in the top 25% of scores for the colleges on your list, as this would make you a competitive candidate. Good luck with your ACT prep!
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