SAT’s and ACT’s

An ACT score of 30 or below does not determine your college future. This guide explains how the score is viewed, when to retake,

A 31–32 ACT places you among the top test takers nationwide. This guide explains how the score is evaluated for admissions, scholarships, and ACT

A 33–34 ACT score places you among the top college-bound students nationwide. This guide explains how competitive this range is for top schools and

Scoring a 35 or higher on the ACT places you in the top 1% nationally. While that sounds impressive, it’s important to understand what

What is a good ACT score? The answer varies by school. This post explains why a good ACT score depends on the college you’re

An SAT score below 1300 does not define your college future. This guide explains what the score range means, when to retake, how test-optional

A 1300–1390 SAT score places you in the top 10–15% of test takers nationwide. This guide explains how the range is read in admissions,

A 1400–1490 SAT score places you among the top college-bound students nationwide. This guide explains how competitive the range is and how to strategize

You’ve probably seen claims that a “good” SAT score is above average (around 1050) or around the 90th percentile (about 1350). While those numbers