Help with Science ACT Score Chart

I'm trying to gauge my performance on the science portion of the ACT. Does anyone know where I can find a score chart or something similar?

Absolutely, I can help you with that. The ACT score report breaks down your scores into different sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Each of these sections is scored out of 36, and the scores are then averaged to give you a composite score.

Within the Science score, a raw score is calculated which is simply the total number of questions you answered correctly. The raw score is then converted to a scale score, out of 36, through a process called equating.

Skinny on the conversion: For the ACT, getting about 40 out of 40 questions correct generally equates to a perfect score of 36, 39 right might equate to a 34, and so on. Generally speaking, answering about half the questions right will get you close to a score in the lower 20s.

Remember, because the equating process adjusts the scales to maintain a comparable level of difficulty from one test to another, the specific raw-to-scale conversion can vary slightly from one test to the next. Therefore, the numbers I provided are just estimates and can shift a little depending on the test.

The ACT offers some score charts on its official website, although they often do not provide the most recent ones. You could also consider using resources such as CollegeVine for test preparation, including guidance on interpreting your scores.

Remember to consider your ACT scores as only one part of your application. While they carry some weight, they don't define your entire application, as colleges look for well-rounded individuals.