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Is a 20 a good score on the ACT?
What is a good score to make on the ACT is I want to go to a University?
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Luke’s Answer
A 20 will absolutely get you accepted into universities. Don't worry about the score as long as you find a landing spot at a college because you can apply yourself and excel in higher education and in your professional life no matter what your grades or test scores were in high school.
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lakeesha’s Answer
Getting a high ACT score can increase your chances of getting into selective colleges. In general, a good ACT score is any score in or above the 75th percentile — at least a 24. Students should aim to hit or exceed the middle 50% of ACT scores at their chosen colleges. The national average for ACT scores is 23, getting a 24 will put you above that average. This also, opens up scholarship opportunities at universities to help cover the cost.
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Brittany’s Answer
Hi! If you're looking at applying at highly rated schools, a 20 may not be seen as competitive but paired with the right experience and background you could still be a good fit.
I personally did not score much higher than a 20 (21) and went on to complete an undergraduate degree and graduate degree. Some individuals are great test takers so universities will evaluate you on more than just one test score!
I personally did not score much higher than a 20 (21) and went on to complete an undergraduate degree and graduate degree. Some individuals are great test takers so universities will evaluate you on more than just one test score!
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Aisha’s Answer
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. That said, a 20 won't cut it at many competitive colleges.