Who can see your ACT scores?

ACT sends score report data to the recipients you provided during registration; these include your high school and any institutions with college codes you provided. ACT also provides your scores through your web account.

Are ACT scores private?

Students may not send their ACT scores directly to specific individuals at colleges or universities; reports are delivered only to the office officially sanctioned by ACT for this purpose.

Can companies look up your ACT score?

An employer may request your education records to find out information about your school attendance, grades and area of study, but they cannot do so without your consent. The same applies to SAT/ACT scores.

Can schools see all of your ACT scores?

When you send a college your ACT Score Report, all they will see are the scores from that administration. However, if you want colleges to see the scores from more than one administration, all you have to do is have the ACT send them the Score Reports from all the administrations which you'd like schools to consider.

Can I hide my ACT scores?

From the ACT's perspective, students own their scores, and may send the scores or delete them as they please (as long as those tests were not used to document participation in State and District Testing).

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Does a bad ACT score matter?

Admissions committees also look at your high school transcript, extracurricular activities, essays, and other factors to assess your overall potential as a student. Don't worry if your ACT score falls slightly below the average;, a well-rounded application can still open doors.

Does your ACT score really matter?

One big piece of this process continues to be the standardized SAT and ACT exams. Of all the factors impacting a school's acceptance, we believe these test scores make up approximately 30% of the overall decision. However, they are extremely important for being awarded scholarship money.

Is 19 a good ACT score?

A good ACT score ranks you higher than the majority of test-takers. As such, any composite score above the 50th percentile, or 19-20, can be considered a solid score.

Do you have to report all ACT scores?

While most colleges are fine with receiving just one set of ACT scores, there are many—including some high-profile schools—that require your entire testing history.

Who can see my SAT scores?

If you chose score recipients in Bluebook™ on test day, those colleges and scholarship programs will get your score and information about you shortly after you do. Your high school, district, and state will also be able to see your scores online.

Does your ACT score go on your transcript?

A: No, SAT and ACT scores are not on student transcripts. SAT scores must be sent directly to colleges through the College Board website (www.collegeboard.com). ACT scores must be sent directly to colleges through the ACT website (www.actstudent.org).

Do ACT scores show up on transcript?

While some high school transcripts include test scores, most colleges and universities require official score reports directly from the testing agency. That means you need to make sure your SAT or ACT scores are on their way to each of the schools to which you're applying.

Do colleges look more at GPA or ACT?

Universities and colleges are increasingly looking at the entire profile of the student rather than a single metric. They aim to assess the student's overall potential and academic consistency, and your GPA often provides a more comprehensive overview of your academic ability than a one-time test score.

Does ACT score or GPA matter more?

Contrary to the claims of many college admissions officers, one score does seem to matter more than the other. While your GPA plays an important role, most schools will place greater importance on your ACT score.

Does ACT affect your GPA?

Standardized test scores such as the ACT/SAT don't reflect GPA growth: While GPAs have risen, standardized test scores like the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) haven't shown similar improvements, suggesting a disconnect between grades and actual academic mastery.

Should I submit a bad ACT score?

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When advising students I recommend sending in test scores if your scores are at or above the 75th percentile for the college. If your scores are somewhere between the 50th and 75th percentile, you probably should submit the scores.

Should I report low ACT scores?

If the other components of your college application are limited (maybe personal essays aren't your strong suit), you should consider submitting your SAT/ACT scores if they fall somewhere within the school's middle 50% — even if they're on the lower end.

Is the ACT easier than SAT?

The SAT is not harder than the ACT. Both tests vary slightly in terms of subjects covered and structure. These variations can affect each test-taker differently, making one exam more challenging than the other. Taking full-length practice tests of each type can help you determine which may be best suited for you.

Is 1200 a good ACT score?

For example, a score in the 75th percentile (approximately a 1200 on the SAT or a 24 on the ACT) would likely be strongly considered at most competitive colleges, while applicants scoring in the 90th percentile or higher (a 1350 on the SAT or a 29 on the ACT) would likely be well received even at highly competitive ...

Is 37 a good ACT score?

So, to recap, compared to all test-takers:

ACT score < 16 = bottom 35% ACT score of 21 = right in the middle! (average score) ACT score of 24+ = top 25%

Is 27 a good ACT score for a junior?

Is a 27 ACT Score (85th Percentile) Good? A 27 ACT score puts you a good deal about the national average (20.8) and makes you eligible for acceptance at a vast majority of schools. It also makes you competitive at some selective institutions, as well as eligible for merit aid!

Do colleges prefer ACT or SAT?

This is a common misconception. Colleges don't have a preference between the SAT or ACT so it's important to know how to choose the test that's right for you. Both tests are widely accepted across U.S. colleges—including those that are test optional.

Is 27 a decent ACT score?

With a score of 27, you are in the 87th percentile of all test takers. More likely than not, with a score of 27, you'll often be in or near the commonly accepted range at selective colleges.

Do colleges look at ACT score breakdown?

Most schools, if you send them more than one ACT score, will simply use your highest ACT composite score from a single test date. So, if you took the ACT three times and received composite scores of 28, 29, and 30, the school would use your composite and section scores of the test date when you received a 30.

What's a failing ACT score?

Any composite 16 or lower is in the bottom 25%. If you score below 16 or lower on the ACT, your score is definitely in the very low range nationwide.