1. What is the ACT Composite Score?

The ACT Composite Score is the average of your four test scores (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science), rounded to the nearest whole number. It's the primary score colleges use for admissions decisions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the ACT Composite Score formula:

Where:

• English — English test score (1-36)
• Math — Mathematics test score (1-36)
• Reading — Reading test score (1-36)
• Science — Science test score (1-36)

Explanation: The composite score is calculated by adding up all four test scores and dividing by four. The result is rounded to the nearest whole number (with .5 rounding up).

3. Importance of Composite Score

Details: The ACT Composite Score is the most commonly reported score and is used by colleges for admissions decisions, scholarship consideration, and course placement.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your raw scores from each of the four ACT test sections (all between 1-36). The calculator will compute your composite score.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good ACT composite score?
A: The average ACT score is about 21. Scores of 24+ are above average, and 30+ are considered excellent.

Q2: How is the composite score rounded?
A: If the average ends with .5 or higher, it's rounded up to the next whole number. Otherwise, it's rounded down.

Q3: Do all colleges look at the composite score?
A: Most focus on the composite, but some also consider individual section scores, especially for specific programs.

Q4: Can I calculate a superscore with this?
A: No, this calculates a single-test composite. Superscoring combines your best section scores from multiple test dates.

Q5: What's the highest possible composite score?
A: The maximum composite score is 36, which requires perfect 36s on all four sections.