Hi everyone, I'm planning on taking the ACT soon and I was wondering, what's considered a perfect score? I've heard different numbers thrown around and it's getting a bit confusing. Could someone clarify this for me? Thanks in advance.
Sure, happy to clear up any confusion. A "perfect" ACT score is a 36. The ACT test consists of four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, each of which are scored on a scale of 1 to 36. Your total ACT score is the average of your four section scores, and it gets rounded to the nearest whole number.
So, if you get a 36 on every section (English, Math, Reading, and Science), your overall ACT score would be 36, which is considered perfect. Of course, achieving a perfect ACT score is a great accomplishment, but don't forget that many colleges look for well-rounded applicants, so other parts of your application like GPA, extracurriculars, and essays are also very important. Best of luck with your test preparation!
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