What's a Good ACT® Score?

[@SupertutorTV]

After you watch this video, check out its companion, "What's A Good SAT Score?": kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrNmnp_rNebjdU

[@sushmitapatil237]

Can you do on about GPA?

[@Monosekist]

Summary: overthrow the system and get a 37.

[@Weedwacker112]

I overthrew the system and got a 69,420,666.

[@studyingvibes4792]

@@Weedwacker112 h a Amateur, I got an INFINITY

[@emmafr1edman]

PLEASE. Never give up. I studied six weeks for my first ACT- and got a 23. I was devastated. I then took it again, 26. Better, I guess. Thought it was done but I apparently signed up for one more. Decided I wouldn’t study, and knew it was a throwaway so I walked in super laid back and not nervous... thought I did alright but not amazingly. I got a 30 on that ACT. Don’t ever give up.

[@swolemite1895]

Nice, I got 32 on my first time but I really struggled on the reading

[@miaa1762]

Devastate with a 23? I took it my first time a few weeks ago and got an 18 🗿

[@TPNE99995]

@@miaa1762 omg same.... did u improve ur score yet?

[@DeadlySloth-xp6oo]

@@miaa1762 I got a 14 fam

[@miaa1762]

@@TPNE99995 Nope. Skipped the feb act, and then wham, the coronavirus made the april one cancelled, which i had signed up for

[@carolambriz6398]

I got a 29 and was accepted to Dartmouth, Swarthmore, and Pomona College. But you know so many other factors affect college admissions.

[@angelicajohnson3760]

Carol Ambriz thank you, you made me feel better :) test scores aren't everything! ❤️

[@AbrahamSalazar210]

Exactly. I have a friend that got into Northwestern with a 29 (composite) and another friend got into Brown with a 27 (composite).

[@vrimtube]

I got into Swarthmore with a 29 too!!

[@justinjones7345]

What else did you have on your application?

[@BethLikesDeath]

I got a 33 on my act but my grades are that good I only got a 3.7 gpa but they want me to play golf for them

[@Anonbanker]

Took the ACT cold on October 27 and just found I got a 33. I'm a sophomore and won't have to take that ever again

[@keatonsilver2662]

Drew Stewart lucky bastard

[@arshren]

Sameeee

[@briannab4750]

dude same but still retaking cause 35-36 is better

[@MinhWin0407]

I applaud you my friend

[@kevikypenchel9623]

U guys are they lucky ones. I am a sophomore and got a 21 without studying

[@mrsstyles4evs]

These videos always make me want to cry, I'm taking my ACT in two days

[@tyrasullivan6485]

I-Am-Not-A-Robodt me too! good luck! :)

[@katerinamarie1477]

Tyra Sullivan same!!

[@Josh-ss3et]

I-Am-Not-A-Robodt same here. Good luck!

[@mrsstyles4evs]

Update: I got a 31, thanks Brooke! (Also, my original comment contains a comma splice 😬)

[@marquettemuscle388]

I-Am-Not-A-Robodt that was my first test take and then my second test take I got a 32

[@greenpigking6974]

A good rule of thumb is to hit at least 20 no matter how bad you are when it comes to testing or learning in general. 30 is a good goal for anyone trying to go into stem.

[@katie8351]

For the people who are about to take/recently took the ACT, don't stress yourself out about it. I took the ACT in April, and I didn't think that I'd scored well at all. I ended up getting a 26 composite, which is slightly above average for the schools that I plan to apply to. Even if you think you did badly after taking the test, your scores might not be so terrible after all.

[@thejaballershow1036]

Katie thanks i hope so

[@natalietebo6217]

I’m so stressed to get my scores back, I studied so much but it was still so hard

[@garrettlee6046]

How old are you?

[@yungkb3x]

@@natalietebo6217 I pray I did get a 17 on the English and 19 on math act sections

[@jonathanjeong1635]

I just got my grade back for September, I got a 35!!!!!! It was my first one but I took many practice tests and never got this score before. 34 English, 35 Math, 36 Reading and Science. I got a 35.25.... so close to 36 😁

[@saketnaik1]

Wow, how?

[@omarkansoh3808]

bruh how'd you get ur science and writing scores so high. im pretty confident in my math and english but i always end up with like a 26-28 on science/reading

[@BreathEasy112]

Thx for the video. Next, can you go over Early Action and Early Decision

[@ajydnbsuabsos]

BreathEasy112 yesss

[@finn9081]

I didn’t study at all when I first took the ACT in seventh grade and ended up getting a 24 (composite score). I the next time I tried taking the test, one year later, I put more effort into the test and got a 29. So I HIGHLY recommend studying! It really helps!

[@zacharyberlin2794]

I love how u always upload a day or two before the act and sat

[@SupertutorTV]

It's just a coincidence........... 😏

[@daybreak2127]

I took the ACT for the first time a few weeks back. I got my scores back today. 35.

[@TPNE99995]

How did u do that good?

[@kmark1096]

reactin rollin smrt

[@saketnaik1]

So... only one question, How?

[@jtjones603]

I got a 33 with a 35 in English, 28 in Math :(, 36 in reading, and 31 in science. I’m taking it again to raise my math score and also science. Hoping for a 35!

[@TPNE99995]

How did it go?

[@benmartin2404]

If you get a 33 on the ACT you get a full ride to Miami University of Ohio

[@KosekVideos]

Ben Martin do you know if that includes the graduating students of 2019?

[@getZilayed]

im applying there

[@emilymiller1458]

For future reference, i applied to miami for 2020-2021 with a 35 ACT (4.4 GPA and great extracurriculars to back the score up) and got $13,000 a year from them. You have to apply separately for the full rides

[@olivial5558]

I got a 33 on my first try with a perfect in reading and a 35 in english, and I'm hoping to be a writer so fingers crossed that this gets me into the colleges I want!

[@saketnaik1]

How'd it go?

[@jaylow3169]

my friend got a 36 and I didn’t understand at first because I’m not gonna take them, but right now...IM SO PROUD OML how is she so smart

[@vrimtube]

I got into Swarthmore and Amherst with a 29 composite !!

[@calebsanders5689]

Mason Blair damn, good job!

[@miayaklevich893]

Hey, can you do a video going more in depth on how ACT scores will affect you in comparison to your GPA, classes taken, and schools attended? Or whether or not your ACT score can completely make up for a sub par GPA?

[@elielrios5646]

Really hoping for 30+. I got a 26 on the first time. Taking the ACT on October 26. I have a 4.5 GPA and I'm so stressed about the ACT. I took the SAT a few times (highest score was 1360) and I wasn't able to get into the 1400s regardless of how much I studied

[@Xanjt17]

My ACT journey is rather odd. Oct 2018: 22 April 2019: 28 December 2019: 28 February 2020: 32 A 32 is not an "awesome" score, but still. I am not the most naturally intelligent, really. I think it depends a lot on work ethic as I spent a lot of my time practicing. The 22 and second 28 really discouraged me, but I just told myself to keep trying. Little tip: Science is what made my score rocket. It is the easiest way to raise your score if you improve it.

[@aidanjackson3242]

That made me a little more confident, because I took the act my first time and made a 22, and now I’m about to take it again in a few days after taking a few practice tests and fixing my errors, so I’m more confident.

[@simondebesai5947]

Took the ACT on February 9th. I increased from a 32 to a 34! I don’t think I’ll take it again but I started out with a 25 so I went up 9 points!

[@AMATWINS]

Haha took it February 9th too! It was my first try and I got a 33 but i don't think im taking it again. I stressed way too much lol

[@simondebesai5947]

Milan Antonopoulos yeah 33+ is all the same, I wouldn’t take it again either

[@geohiker5857]

Same here. Got a 32 with 34 in English, Reading and Science, but only a 26 in math :( I guess that's what I'll be working on until April 13.

[@yungkb3x]

@@AMATWINS I stress too much also man I need to find peace my goals where to atleast get a 19 in the math section of the ACT but that test was super hard and I didn’t get a good score on it I can tell that I probably scored really low than last time even though last time I really thought I did ok on the English part and I still made a 15 :( . I can’t make a 17 on the English section for nothing. My mind goes blank and I forget everything I learn and I just start guessing.

[@missyboister8538]

I graduated high school with a 3.89 GPA and made a 22 composite score on my first and only ACT (no studying). I am graduating from a community college next month with a 3.78 GPA and will be attending a public state university this fall. You don’t need a “high” score to be successful.

[@asoothingsound1538]

This is what my cousin did! He was very intelligent, went to a technical for his generals and then transfered to the University of Minnesota after.

[@Bunger7449]

I got a * (20,35,34,36) and got into duke with a 3.95 and 4.63 gpas respectively

[@GoldenFlame-mk3mu]

Took the ACT last June, end of sophomore year with Geometry as the last math I finished, basically rolled out of bed. 32. Thought "hmm that's pretty good" and went on with my life. Started Junior year with Alg II (if you're wondering, transferred schools end of freshman year so credits messed up). Took Alg II for half a year, decided to take ACT in December as a kind of a guide to see where I'm at. 34. I was shocked. I'm top of my class but it's not a prestigious high school by any means, only ~250 people in my grade. I'm skipping pre-Calc and going to AP Calculus senior year so I can get ahead. Hoping to get into UCLA for biomedical science! Cheers!

[@aquila7272]

Very good job, Miss. Super Tutor. I like how you prefaced the presentation by pointing out that test scores are NOT the end all and be all of a college application. Just one suggestion regarding GPA's. Not all GPA's are equal. Colleges, particularly the more selective will factor in the course selection through high school. They will compare the challenge has taken on and compared it with other students with the same GPA. The high school will send its' school profile to each college. The profile tells the college what AP or IB courses it offers, test scores in those May tests and other details as to how GPA is determined. I advise students who are looking at the more competitive colleges but thier high school doesn't offer more than 2 to 4 AP classes, to consider taking a CC course or two. A student can also take an AP test without taking the course. There are good test prep books for that.

[@shym9706]

Taking it tomorrow...I made a 17 the first time..ugh but I have a 4.0 😭

[@lmcg9103]

So please do a follow-up. How did your 2nd test go

[@lefthanded5473]

What kind of classes do you take?

[@jessicaflowers6795]

How did the University of Iowa get on that list?

[@MrAlfalfaTV]

Taking the ACT Saturday 😭

[@Josh-ss3et]

AlfalfaTV same... I don't understand how to score good in reading 😂😂

[@marcoabarca1267]

me too😰😰

[@nathanaeljean-louis4988]

Me too!

[@rachel.7598]

ahhh good luck hope you do the best you can!!

[@grantmayo3578]

I'm taking it this Saturday 😀

[@EdgarSanchez-xq9si]

I started this year off with a 17 on my ACT😅 but I worked my ass off and now I’m sitting at a 28

[@whiterose8601]

Edgar Sanchez congrats how Did you Prepare and study an what tips would You say you have

[@solarized7124]

I’m proud of you

[@sunsuci]

I got a 25 on my last practice test holy cow I need so much practice

[@ericklora7340]

I’m a cellist so I’m hoping for that wildcard

[@LAObro]

didnt study at all for the april act and got a 27. still didnt study for the june act, hoping for a 30. i just need to manage time better

[@NaraKwonPoD]

yeah i definitely didnt study either and still got a 29 (even tho i royally fucked up the reading section) so i never retook it. it's fine for my college of choice, lol.

[@terriblefpsplayer7469]

padethkane I bet

[@lefthanded5473]

Damn how did you guys score so high on your first try without studying! AP classes?

[@saketnaik1]

@@lefthanded5473 Nah man, you just need to manage your time better, if you're still in high- school I'd suggest you that Asian dude who does tutorials.

[@lmcg9103]

With all the information that is out there we are STARVING for WISDOM!!!

[@violetrushing4406]

wish me luck! taking the ACT tomorrow!

[@caitlynfletcher6499]

SAME!

[@getZilayed]

howd u do

[@zacharyquinn2144]

I'm so bad at time management 😭 I've always been the last person to finish a test and when I do these practice tests i always run out of time even when I try my best to pace myself and when I try pacing myself it just slows me down because it makes me more anxious and pressured and my test is tomorrow morning so hopefully I can somehow get a good score and avoid running out of time..

[@alanwatts3280]

How did it go?

[@zacharyquinn2144]

@@alanwatts3280 horrible

[@alanwatts3280]

@@zacharyquinn2144 you ran out of time

[@no-fc9tp]

It goes super fast though. The SATs was slower than the ACT, but the ACT for me was easier.

[@cindym6110]

Have you do a college application process video talking specific areas like sat, the essays, letters of recommendation and etc?

[@beccag2758]

When you have a supposedly "great" ACT score and are still sweating because everyone says living out of state is gonna keep you out

[@imnotmark3053]

I don’t get why a time exam would determine if the person is smart or not :| don’t they considered if a student came from another country and hasn’t fully adjust to the American language? I don’t get it.

[@elijahbegay20]

I made a 23 on my first ACT and maintained a 4.0 GPA. Hoping for a 25🙂 next time

[@lefthanded5473]

With that 4.0, as long as you write a good college essay. You should be just fine with that 23 act score. I guess it's never bad to try to do better though.

[@vijayb9376]

i am looking for some clarity on act vs sat scores act 33 w/ 8/12 on writing and sat 1470 with 18/24 on writing which would be a better score for engg schools. not sure if subject tests matter but 800 - math 2 & 800 physics 800. top choices: cornell; carnegie; duke; rice; usc; harvey mudd. thanks

[@t.mitchell9135]

I had a 32 and went to a mediocre State school because they threw the scholarship money at me. Graduated Summa Cum Laude and debt free having actually made money through internships. I’m now about to start my Masters at Cambridge so we’ll see how this goes... Point is, even though my university is ranked ~ 180th nationally, I still got into a top 10 worldwide graduate program and did it without ever borrowing a cent.

[@putnaik9144]

I was able to clutch a 35 and it doesn't even feel that good. Always things to stress about so don't worry about test scores and focus on the rest of you application.

[@no-fc9tp]

You're gonna stress even more if you have a low score though...

[@DragonettaGirl]

Got a 31 (which isnt bad) but I really wish I could have gotten a 33+

[@biancablake1999]

same!

[@simondebesai5947]

if you wouldn't mind telling if you got into schools that were competitive with that score? I got a 32 and im debating taking it again because im considering schools like tufts, upen, and cornell.

[@HunterPanoch]

I dont know why I'm stressing so much I'm a 3.9gpa NHS member in advanced math, taking college courses dual enrolled w a predicted 27- but I'm going to a local college for arts I need to chill out man my anxiety is so high taking the ACT tomorrow 😂😂😂😂

[@matrixman7119]

im a freshman in hs and took it in 8th grade and made a 23 hoping for a 33 or more next time

[@sumanghosh-pb3dw]

1:56 - at least 50th percentile, in 2016 that was a 20.8.

[@bryantpartazana6356]

Just took it today, bombed the science, probably killed the average so guess I’ll be taking it again

[@vardhinikarun2086]

Hey supertutuor,could you please tell me how to even start an essay and when approximately should I begin?

[@iqroyussuf2146]

I did really good on my ACT, I got 34. But my GPA isn't that good, 3.3

[@ronlatronica3112]

I got into Allegheny with a 1010 SAT in 1998.

[@BillyBob-tr5cv]

I got a 19 on my first ACT, and by no means am I stupid. I went through high school taking up to 12 AP classes and maintained a 4.0 GPA. The test just about time. After I got my score I retook it with a practice test, and didn’t time myself and I got a 33. I’ve been studying for the test for a month now, and I’m taking it in a week and I’ve been scoring 23-25s. My math and science have been a steady 26-27, but my English has been a freaken 22. Every dang practice is miss like 6 on the first 3 passages then the last two I start to run out of time and I have to usually guess on the last 5 or 8 questions. Then reading is just all over the place. Either a 21 all the way up to a 28 so idk.

[@BillyBob-tr5cv]

Well I got a 23 on it. Which is okay, but I’m retaking it in 10 days, lol. Shooting for a 24. Since school has started I haven’t had much time to study, so idk.

[@taylorknight5702]

Your time managing skill are reflected in your score so maybe work on that?

[@nate5998]

you should try the SAT, takes away the time pressure which may really help you and you could probably get a much higher score on it as everyone has different testtaking techniques which is why a lot of people choose to do the SAT. personally did the ACT tho

[@josemhs1213]

Seeing these college stuff makes me mad at living in Arizona where yeah im good here but average everywhere else. But hey who knows ASU is okay

[@jacobs1754]

Standards drop if you are joining an athletic team quite a lot. Got accepted to Chicago with a 28. On paper, H.S classes should only look like white noise compared to the rest of your activities.

[@ronalddinsmore6179]

I got a 27 thanks to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Anonymous-cg8bm]

Walter White calm down

[@rhiannnnnnnnnnnnn0n]

You mentioned that for the competitive schools the people in costal cities or prestigious private schools need at least a 34. Would this be different if you come from a public school in the midwest?

[@ducis3446]

Well it's not like test scores are looked at less, but it's more impressive if you went to a public high school in South Dakota and got a 34 than if you went to Phillips Academy (the most prestigious boarding school in the US) and got a 34.

[@brookifyd]

Depends on everything else in your portfolio. Big square state? Maybe a 33? Northeastern Illinois? 34.

[@brookifyd]

and it's not a need-- just a good goal to be an average applicant.

[@rafiabiva8712]

Is ACT compulsory for scholarship? video about having scholarship specially from foreign countries would be really helpful

[@asdasdqwrqe1767]

I’m a 1st grader and got 36 on act and 1600 on sat without studying. Ive take. 5 AP classes and scored a 5 on all the AP tests, is that good?

[@Awesome-oh7op]

If you’re asian, thats definitely not good enough lol

[@nylaaa8310]

I’m taking it for the first time today and my goal is a 25-28

[@ajydnbsuabsos]

Brooke, please make a video recommending some ACT books, just as you did for the SAT!!

[@SupertutorTV]

We already did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGfHnIhraKqXeK8

[@ajydnbsuabsos]

SupertutorTV that's why this is the best channel on KZbin! Thanks a lot!!

[@owenwu7995]

I recently scored a 34 composite on the June 2017 test. Would you recommend retaking it? How much more significant is a 36 than a 34?

[@jsuiseddie]

Asian people be like.

[@owenwu7995]

Edmund Donkor this has nothing to do with race. I have many white friends who are smarter than me who scored 35s and 36s.

[@willie4959]

Owen Wu you're literally on every act video

[@sarahaubrey320]

It would depend on your goal and the school youre going to

[@kidtherookie6019]

34, 35, 36 are basically the same.

[@katie5972]

i am planning on applying as a humanities or social science major and i have really good english and reading scores (both 35), but my score is dragged down by math and science (25 and 24, respectively) equaling a composite score of a 30. would this put me into the top 15-30 category?

[@noahsprouse4982]

I got a 1210 on the SAT and a 24 on the ACT and got into University of Virginia

[@kina1537]

I'm taking mine in 2 more days and I'm rly nervous because I made a 16 the first time which seriously made me depressed :((

[@TPNE99995]

@kina how did u do?

[@aidanjackson3242]

How’d you do?

[@kina1537]

Reactin rollin I’m super late but I made an 18 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@everythingiseconomics9742]

(unrelated question) How much weight do universities take to your separate scores on the SAT? Do they care more about your overall scores or can you combine two high scores without much damage to your application? Because I got my scores today, and I have an amazing 750 on writing, but only 650 on math.

[@skylanrecana185]

I think they all check the scores in each category not just the average scores... they will check your strengths and weaknesses and they will decide if it should be considered or not

[@everythingiseconomics9742]

I'll do the test on last time this October, but I can't garantee will get a score as high as 750 in my second try. I was getting scores in the low 700s in math with prep tests so I probably just messed something up that time, and I have studied a lot so I think I can easily raise the score on math easily. Let's say I mess up and get just 660 on reading/writing, but now I can get 740 or more in math. My average score is the same, but will the high score in the two separate tests still help me?

[@danielstone7921]

I took my very first practice act and got a 30 (33 English, 35 Math, 26 Reading, and 28 Science), and my test is June 9th. Do you think I can get a 34+???

[@CrawlingOwlsInWater]

Daniel Stone this is completely irrelevant but how did you score so high on English/math? I got a 31 (30 english, 27 math, 34 reading, 33 science) and really wanna boost those two sections. For R/S I suggest using the act book to practice and reading books in general

[@danielstone7921]

Well, I actually find ACT math easy: simply recognize the simplest path to the solution and go for it. In the practice test I took, there was a set of problems regarding a floor tiling and it seemed pretty involved, but really it just came down to following the wording. Also, know not only the formulas and procedures but understand the logic behind them. GL 😀

[@danielstone7921]

melon English simply takes concentration and a defined strategy before entering the test room

[@puppykitten1557]

Daniel Stone Some colleges do actually only look at English and Math scores, like Georgia tech! Look at schools like that, you’ll do great since your English+Math score is so good!

[@danielstone7921]

Dani K. Im scoring better now (34 English. 36 Math, 29 Reading ,and 32 Science), but I really wanna get at least 35.

[@lavereads]

Im taking the act on October 28 help 😢

[@justins.2138]

I'm a fetus and I got perfect, is that any good?

[@sreepam9480]

nice

[@stuffhappened9271]

Justin S. If you’re not black transgender woman whom identifies as a ginger ale then that score is a little too low my friend

[@taylorseitz5436]

Do you think I can get into UVA with a 29?

[@sarojkumarsingh2836]

can you tell about any online course

[@SupertutorTV]

Saroj Kumar Singh we have one on supertutortv.com

[@christopherdelgado2579]

Im 13 i got an 18 overall but a 26 in math

[@BIGtraut]

Just got a 17.

[@biancablake1999]

oh no

[@karinal.8350]

I had an 18

[@yulonglian2137]

I just took it last Saturday (Im in 7th as well) 36 in reading, 35 in math, 33 in english, 22 in science. My science was really bad, but I got perfect scores in basically everything else... don't brag about a 21

[@deangriffin8312]

or maybe just don't brag at all? you don't have to rub it in especially as a 7th grader

[@Minidunkathon93]

Eric Lian can you not read graphs or something?

[@ajydnbsuabsos]

Brooke, I've already done all the 8 official practice tests for the SAT twice and my best score was a 1400. I'm doing fine on the Math and Writing sections but I basically can't do well on the Reading. Time is the biggest problem but I also get pretty confused in the questions. Since there's no more official practice tests to take, how do you think I can raise my 300 on this section to maybe a 370 (out of the 400 points of this part). Please, give me some advice, because you are such a good tutor and I'm desperate for a 1500+ !!

[@brookifyd]

Khan Academy is the next best source of questions. Some are TERRIBLE (level 4 is questionable at times)-- and way too hard-- but many are very much in the character of the test so you can still learn from them.

[@jessicadeath2461]

what rank do you think Vanderbilt is? That’s my dream school but i dont know if i can make it in

[@shreyasimhadri3863]

look it up

[@ironresolute1717]

is there one for sat 2 subject tests?

[@lorraine9178]

I got a 25, but I only took the test through Duke Tip and I’m in 7th grade. However, I skipped a grade, so I should be in 6th grade. I know I’m taking the test later in high school but I might be taking it next year, as well. I’ve gotten all As (93-100%) since first grade. Do you think I can get maybe a 34 by the time I am a junior or senior? I really need a full scholarship or else I have to go to The school in town, which isn’t bad, but I feel I can do better.

[@stuffhappened9271]

Its too early to tell but it all depends on how much you’re willing to study for it

[@justinjones7345]

Also grades before high school don't really matter, but it is a good start. I was in the same situation taking the test through NUMATS.

[@oddchyld244]

I just want a decent ACT score to get into LSU :(

[@kushb57]

LSU is eh school, mid 20s should get you in

[@saketnaik1]

LSU, you're in louisiana ?

[@newagehero9605]

What's an sat?

[@danyala.1659]

There is so much luck involved in the college admission process that you should just forget everything and apply. You never know, you might get into that insane reach school that you statistically had no chance at.

[@naseantaylor3330]

Got a 28, now I’m going to NC State.

[@mercynicole4605]

can u do a video talking about colleges that superscore

[@dr.jamieadamspleasantph.d.1609]

awesome as usual!

[@julianleforestier2586]

is it bad that i just want to get better than a 16 to go to a not very good school?

[@norcal7888]

I got a 33.25 should I take it again to try for 34 or just focus on the SAT now

[@shreyakusumanchi457]

is a 30 good for state schools?

[@IsabellaMas]

I took it today!

[@notaweeboo469]

33 is too underrated now- like 34+ is easy enough!

[@aliabinassif9221]

I got a 33 and I want to get into usc should I retake It

[@ashleyonwuzuruike5192]

Dear Brooke, my name is Ashley and I just recently subscribed to your channel since I am currently preparing to take my SAT (for the second time). I generally need your advice because my dilemma is that I always do poorly on standardized tests but I have a 4.0 cumulative GPA. My ambition is to get accepted to Stanford, Yale, or Princeton University but I am fearful that even when I try my hardest that I will eventually fail. What advice do you have for me to make my college application stand out from the rest regardless of my poor test score? If you answer, I would be eternally grateful. Have a great day! Sincerely, Ashley.

[@sahanak5041]

Ashley Onwuzuruike I know I'm not Brooke, but I thought I would add in my two sense. I'm not an expert but I jsut thought I'd share my opinion. Personally, I think the colleges you are aiming for are just a little high. Everyone applying to those colleges almost always has a 4.0 and amazing essays and amazing test scores so I think it would be hard to make tousled stand out. I feel you need atleast a 30 or up and a killer essay and a 4.0 to even be considered. Have you thought about taking like one step down. Colleges like Georgia tech are still super prestigious and have an amazing education but are about easier to get into. Some tips that might help you to stand out would be to apply to a less popular major. For example it would be near impossible to get into Stanford as a computer science major since that's what most the applicants are for. If it works for your field, you might consider a math and stats major since they are less popular. Also, make sure your essay is very personal since that's what a lot of people forget to do. Many try to keep it vague as to not embarrass themselves but get personal as it's your only chance to show you are more than just numbers. Also, your ethnicity might help you. I hope that helped. Good luck and I hope you are able to get into one of your dream schools. Just make sure to apply to some others too. I head that for Stanford, for evey student they accept, they deny two others who are just as qualified so it really is all chance. Good luck again:)

[@davidli782]

What am I doing here I finished all my standardized testing and I didn't even take the act

[@lmcg9103]

Supper Tutor : Do you "Have" to do the written part to get into college?

[@SupertutorTV]

L MCG not most colleges but some

[@snigdhagupta3556]

I got composite of 27.. In math I got 34 , in English 26 reading and science 23. Is there a way only my math score could be considered :(

[@brina4088]

I took the SAT (got 1070) and the ACT (got a 21) they're both basic scores and I have one last chance to take the SAT and ACT but I have to decide which one I can take because I can't take both since I don't have enough money. Can you guys help me decide which test I should take based on my scores?

[@sahanak5041]

Sabrina Fadzil I think it really depends on which test you like better. The ACT is focused more on speed where as the SAT gives more complex questions with more time. Also, if you are a good writer, then the SAT would be better as the writer is taken into account for your final score. Personally tho, I am a huge fan of the ACT. I love that it's simple and fast. I personally don't find the questions too difficult and I like how they give you lots of hints. I also like that it's a faster test so I don't have to concentrate for so long. That's just my opinion.

[@aloneezy2339]

I scored a 20

[@mrbubbav674]

Made a 15, studying to retake it

[@sarojkumarsingh2836]

what is composite ACT score for getting admission in MIT

[@saketnaik1]

A little too late lol, but around 35

[@blah7983]

I got a 25 in seventh grade, didn’t study. Hoping for a 32.

[@cl24591]

i'm from singapore, where the ACTs are basically unheard of so i don't really know much about it. i took the test in april and spent about 2 months studying for it. i got a 27. do you think i can get a full score by next year? i really want to go to cornell.

[@DeepSeas..]

Carole L Yes, but you're going to have to study very often and go through a million practice tests.

[@sahanak5041]

Carole L personally I think that would be really hard. I think the hardest jump is going from a high 20 to a 30. Also, I think after a 33, it really is a bit of luck on what you get. Practice tests might help but I wouldn't set your standards so high as u might be disappointed. I really don't mean to be harsh. Also, I wouldn't worry too much as usually, 34, 35, 36 are all viewed quite similar so don't stress too much. Also, congrats on your 27:)

[@naomimbise]

oh! what if you are an international student.

[@joewhiteakeriii5568]

I took the sat in may as a 10th grader. I got a 1170. Is this a good score? I got a 670 on math and a 500 on reading.

[@DeepSeas..]

Joseph Sims Your math score is pretty decent, but your verbal score is not good at all. I would suggest trying out the ACT if you can't raise your SAT verbal score.

[@jacktran960]

Daniel try studying more grammar rules and you'll improve by 100 points easily