{"id":2683,"date":"2024-04-22T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/?p=2683"},"modified":"2024-04-22T16:16:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:46:00","slug":"act-scoring-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart","title":{"rendered":"ACT Scoring Chart: Calculate Your ACT Score"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Are you feeling overwhelmed by ACT scores? Don\u2019t panic! This guide will help you understand them. Whether you\u2019re fresh off the test or still prepping, we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019ll start with the ACT grading scale and present a handy score chart, giving you a clear picture of your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Each ACT section has its scoring system, assigning a scaled score of 1\u201336 based on the number of correct answers. The magic? ACT meticulously adjusts the scoring scale for each test date to ensure fair comparisons across all administrations, eliminating any potential advantage based on test difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart\/#How_Do_You_Calculate_Your_ACT_Score\" title=\"How Do You Calculate Your ACT Score?\">How Do You Calculate Your ACT Score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart\/#ACT_Scoring_Chart\" title=\"ACT Scoring Chart\">ACT Scoring Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart\/#How_Is_the_ACT_Writing_Test_Scored\" title=\"How Is the ACT Writing Test Scored?\">How Is the ACT Writing Test Scored?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart\/#From_the_Desk_of_ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳\" title=\"From the Desk of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳\">From the Desk of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-scoring-chart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Calculate_Your_ACT_Score\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Calculate Your ACT Score?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of how your ACT scores were calculated to give you a clear understanding of your performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Counting Correct Answers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The ACT begins by tallying the number of questions you answered correctly in each test (English, mathematics, reading, and science). There\u2019s no penalty for incorrect answers, so you were only awarded points for the questions you answered correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Converting to Scale Scores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Next, the ACT converts your raw scores (the number of correct answers on each test) into \u201cscale scores.\u201d These scale scores ensure consistency across different ACT forms, allowing for accurate comparisons regardless of the <a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-test-dates\">ACT test date<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-outline wp-block-button eplus-wrapper is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/profile-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Book a Free Consultation Call<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Calculating the Composite Score<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">On each section of the ACT, the number of correct answers is converted to a scaled composite score of 1\u201336.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your composite score, which represents your overall performance on the ACT, is calculated by averaging your four test scores and rounding to the nearest whole number. Fractions less than 0.5 are rounded down, while those 0.5 or greater are rounded up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Reporting Categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your scores are also reported in categories aligned with the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, providing insights into specific skill areas. Each category indicates the total number of questions, the number you answered correctly, and your percentage of correct answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Points to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There\u2019s no penalty for guessing on the ACT, so it\u2019s always beneficial to attempt every question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Scale scores ensure fairness and consistency across different test forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your composite score is a comprehensive measure of your overall ACT performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Reporting categories offer detailed feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Get a closer look at how the ACT score reports are typically formatted with these downloadable samples:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.org\/content\/dam\/act\/unsecured\/documents\/2021-2022-Student-Rpt-with-Write-sample-data.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Student Score Report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.org\/content\/dam\/act\/unsecured\/documents\/2021-2022-HS-Rpt-sample-data.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sample High School Score Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACT_Scoring_Chart\"><\/span><strong>ACT Scoring Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Here\u2019s a sample ACT raw score conversion grid to illustrate how raw scores translate to scaled scores. This grid is based on a <a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/act-free-practice-test\">free ACT practice test<\/a>, but it\u2019s important to note that the official score chart can vary slightly from test to test. Your official scores will be based on the specific conversion chart used for the test you take. Therefore, use this as a general guide, not an exact predictor of your scores on an actual ACT administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-table eplus-wrapper\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Scale Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English Raw Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Math Raw Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Reading Raw Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Science Raw Score<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>36<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>59\u201360<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>73\u201374<\/td><td>57\u201358<\/td><td>39<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>71\u201372<\/td><td>55\u201356<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>50\u201351<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>64\u201365<\/td><td>47\u201348<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>62\u201363<\/td><td>45\u201346<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>31\u201321<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>60\u201361<\/td><td>43\u201344<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>58\u201359<\/td><td>41\u201342<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>28\u201329<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>56\u201357<\/td><td>38-40<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>26-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>53\u201355<\/td><td>36\u201337<\/td><td>27\u201328<\/td><td>24\u201325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>51\u201352<\/td><td>34\u201335<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>48\u201350<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>21\u201322<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>45\u201347<\/td><td>31\u201332<\/td><td>23\u201324<\/td><td>19\u201320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>42\u201344<\/td><td>29\u201330<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>17\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>40\u201341<\/td><td>27\u201328<\/td><td>20\u201321<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>38\u201339<\/td><td>24\u201326<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>14\u201315<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>35\u201337<\/td><td>19\u201323<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>33\u201334<\/td><td>15\u201318<\/td><td>16\u201317<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>30\u201332<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><td>14\u201315<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>10\u201311<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>27\u201328<\/td><td>8\u20139<\/td><td>11\u201312<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>25\u201326<\/td><td>6\u20137<\/td><td>9\u201310<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>23\u201324<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/what-is-a-good-act-score\"><strong>What is Considered as a Good ACT Score in 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_ACT_Writing_Test_Scored\"><\/span><strong>How Is the ACT Writing Test Scored?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Choosing to take the ACT with writing provides you and the colleges you choose to send your scores to with additional insights into your writing skills. You\u2019ll receive five scores in total:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A single subject-level writing score:<\/strong> This score ranges from 2 to 12 and is the average of four domain scores based on detailed scoring criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Four domain scores: <\/strong>These scores, ranging from 2 to 12, assess your writing in specific areas: Ideas and Analysis, Development and Support, Organization, and Language Use and Conventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Taking the writing test doesn\u2019t affect your scores in other subject areas or your overall composite score. However, without a writing score, no English Language Arts (ELA) score will be reported on your ACT results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Two trained readers evaluate your essay, assigning scores from 1 to 6 in each of the four writing domains. If their scores differ by more than one point, a third reader steps in to resolve the discrepancy and determine your final domain score. Utilizing resources such as ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ for guidance and support during your preparation can enhance your writing skills and contribute to a stronger performance in this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_Desk_of_ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳\"><\/span><strong>From the Desk of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">While the <a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/what-is-act\">ACT exam<\/a> might seem like a puzzle of numbers and charts, this guide has equipped you with the tools to crack its code and understand your performance clearly. Whether you\u2019re still preparing for the test or eagerly awaiting your score report, remember these key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>No penalty for guessing:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to fill in the bubbles! Guessing strategically can always improve your score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Scale scores ensure fairness:<\/strong> Your scores are compared apples-to-apples, regardless of the test date\u2019s difficulty level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Composite score is king:<\/strong> This is the ultimate measure of your overall ACT performance, calculated by averaging your individual section scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Reporting categories offer guidance:<\/strong> Understand your strengths and weaknesses with detailed feedback on specific skill areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Armed with this knowledge, you can leverage your strengths and address any areas that need improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/profile-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Web-10-1536x360-14-1024x240.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4950\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\" wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity eplus-wrapper\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>How is my ACT composite score calculated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Your ACT composite score is the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), rounded to the nearest whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Does the essay score contribute to my ACT composite score?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">No, the optional essay score is reported separately and does not affect your ACT composite score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Can I improve my composite score by taking the ACT multiple times?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Yes, most colleges accept your \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/blog\/colleges-superscore-act\">ACT superscore<\/a>,\u201d which is the highest individual section score achieved across all your ACT attempts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you feeling overwhelmed by ACT scores? Don\u2019t panic! This guide will help you understand them. Whether you\u2019re fresh off the test or still prepping, we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019ll start with the ACT grading scale and present a handy score chart, giving you a clear picture of your performance. Each ACT section has its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2713,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2683\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yocket.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}