What is an impressive ACT score?

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You’ll need to aim for around 20 on each ACT section if you’re hoping to hit the median. An ACT composite score above 20 can be considered a good score, as it means you did better than the majority of test takers. The higher your ACT score, the higher your percentile ranking will be.

Is an 18 a good ACT score?

You can probably do better than a score of 18. It places you in the bottom 38th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you’ve done a below average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test.

What ACT score is needed for presidential scholarship?

University of Texas at Arlington

Scholarship	Minimum SAT or ACT Score	Amount Awarded per Year
Presidential Scholar	SAT: 1400 ACT: 30	$10,000
Maverick Academic Scholarship	SAT: 1100 ACT: 23	$2000-$8000

Is 25 on the math ACT good?

Yes, a score of 25 is quite good. It places you in the top 78th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you’ve done a well above above average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test.

What scholarships can I get with a 25 ACT?

ACT Scores From 21 To 25 Scholarships

Scholarship Title	Amount	Due Date
ACF Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Program	$1,000	/td>
Alfred State Academic Distinction Scholarships	$4,000	/td>
Alfred State All-American Scholarship	Varies	/td>
Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship	$1,000	/td>

How do I send my ACT scores to myself?

You can send your ACT scores to colleges several different ways, but the easiest way is to order score reports through your ACT web account. Click on the link that says “Send Your Scores” in your account homepage.

What ACT score can get you a full ride?

To be eligible, students must have ACT scores of at least 31 or SAT scores of at least 1430, be in the top 5% of their high school classes, and have a GPA of 3.8 or above.

How do I request my ACT scores?

Request Your Scores

Online: If you have your ACT online account information handy, you can log in to access your scores.
By phone: Order scores by phone by calling
By mail: Download the request form and send it to ACT Student Services: Score Reports, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, IA

How do I get a PDF of my ACT scores?

Right click anywhere on the PDF and select “Save,” then save to your computer’s desktop. What if I don’t have an online account? Contact ACT at for assistance. Once you’re able to access your account, follow the instructions above to print your score report.

What is a good ACT score for scholarships?

First of all, a lot of scholarships don’t even ask for test scores. Among those that do, some scholarships will give you money for a low-20s ACT score. Others want to see a 25 or higher. More competitive scholarships may ask for a 29, 30, 32, and so on.