1. What is the ACT Composite Score?

The ACT Composite Score is the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), rounded to the nearest whole number. It's the primary score colleges look at when evaluating your ACT performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the ACT composite score formula:

Where:

• \( CS \) — Composite score (1-36)
• \( SS_1 \) — English section score (1-36)
• \( SS_2 \) — Math section score (1-36)
• \( SS_3 \) — Reading section score (1-36)
• \( SS_4 \) — Science section score (1-36)

Explanation: The composite score is simply the average of your four section scores. If the decimal is 0.5 or higher, it rounds up to the next whole number.

3. Importance of ACT Scoring

Details: Your ACT composite score is a crucial factor in college admissions. It helps colleges compare applicants from different schools and backgrounds on a standardized scale.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your section scores (1-36) for English, Math, Reading, and Science. 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 writing score factored in?
A: The writing score (2-12) is reported separately and doesn't affect your composite score.

Q3: Can I superscore my ACT?
A: Some colleges allow superscoring (combining your best section scores from multiple test dates), but ACT doesn't calculate this automatically.

Q4: How precise is this calculator?
A: It matches the official ACT scoring method exactly for composite score calculation.

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