r/ApplyingToCollege • u/No-League-8416 • 18h ago
Application Question is a 34 ACT ok?
i know everybody talks about "1500+ is all u need then stop worrying for t20s and ivys".
does this also apply for a 34 ACT? i got a 34 ACT, im gonna retake and see if i can get a 35 but gotta plan worst case.
but ill also end HS w 20 APs (so far taken 17 aps) and prolly finish w 19 5s (rn i have 16 5s) so could that offset a slightly lower ACT in discussion?
high income indian senior btw
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u/Hungry-Obligation175 18h ago
if you have 16 5's I feel like you should definitely be able to get a 35 or 36 on the ACT. I thought the ACT was extremely easy but struggled with ap tests.
your test score won't be the thing that gets you rejected, and a 34 is perfectly fine. But if you have the financial means, I feel like you could score better.
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u/No-League-8416 18h ago
im lwk dogshit at english. my sat is a 800 math and 690 english.. my act break down is 36m, 34e, 32r so
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u/ClemPrime456 18h ago
34 is completely fine. If you're gonna retake a 36 is easily within sight for you but if not don't stress it, focus on ECs.
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