I've been eyeing UNC recently and was wondering what ACT scores they typically look for in an applicant. Can someone share the average ACT scores for accepted students?
UNC Chapel Hill does publish information about the middle 50% of accepted students' test scores. For accepted students of the class of 2025, the middle 50% ACT scores were from 29 to 33. This means that 25% of accepted students scored below that range, and 25% of accepted students scored above it.
Keep in mind that while test scores are an important part of the application, they are only one factor that UNC considers. They also look at factors such as your GPA, courses taken, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Essentially, they take a holistic approach to reviewing applications.
With that said, having an ACT score within that 29-34 range could strengthen your application, making you academically competitive with other applicants. However, a score below or above that range does not automatically mean you will be denied or accepted, respectively. The best approach is to try to improve your score as much as possible and make sure the other parts of your application are strong as well.
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