Realize that low scores don't need to be the end of your college dreams. There are now over 800 test-optional colleges, and even at schools that require the SAT or ACT, the exam is just one part of the application. College admissions officers will also be impressed by a strong academic record, good letters of recommendation, meaningful extracurricular activities, and a winning application essay.
If you're wondering what your ACT numbers mean, read this overview of ACT scores. To see how your scores measure up to the middle 50% of matriculated students at different colleges, check out these comparison charts:
- ACT scores for the Ivy League
- ACT scores for top universities
- ACT scores for top liberal arts colleges
- ACT scores for top public universities
- ACT scores for top colleges in: California | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas | Virginia | Washington
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