Hi all, So, I recently took the ACT and I ended up with a 24. Is there any idea which kind of colleges usually accept this score? What are my options?
Certainly! Your ACT score of 24 sits at approximately the 74th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than 74% of all test-takers. This makes your score pretty good and competitive for many schools.
When choosing colleges to apply to, it's important to remember that test scores are just one component of your application. Your GPA, extracurricular activities, essays, and other aspects of your application can all be important factors in admissions decisions as well.
In terms of colleges where a 24 ACT tends to fit within the mid 50% range of admitted students, possibilities could include schools such as University of Nevada, Reno, Oregon State University, University of Arkansas, and University of Colorado Colorado Springs, among others.
Schools where your ACT score might make you a more competitive applicant, falling in the upper ranges of their score profiles, could include the University of Texas, San Antonio, Wayne State University, and California State University campuses, like San Marcos and Bakersfield.
Remember that these are merely examples and a number of other universities may also consider an ACT score of 24 competitive. It's always a good idea to research the schools you are interested in, check their most recent incoming class profile and their test score ranges to understand where you might stand. Also factor in if the schools are test-optional or test-blind as that will impact the consideration of your ACT score.
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