Hey guys, just out of curiosity, what's the average ACT score on a national scope? Knowing this could help me gauge where I stand in relation to the larger pool of test-takers!
The average ACT score tends to fluctuate a bit each year, but generally hovers around 20-21 out of a maximum score of 36. Remember that this is an average across all test takers — it does not necessarily indicate the score required for competitive college admissions. For more selective colleges, the ACT scores of admitted students are usually well above the national average.
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