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But knowing that the ACT matters raises another, equally important question:  \nHow high does your ACT score really need to be?  \nHaving a concrete target ACT score can make a big difference in your prep. It gives you a goal to aim for and helps you track your progress overtime .  \nYour score target needs to be different from everyone else’s, because you have different goals from them . You need your own score target to aim for, based on data .  \nIn this guide, we’ll explain exactly how to calculate what your score target needs to be.  \nYour ACT score target really depends on what schools you want to apply to . We’ve created a worksheet to guide you through the process and recommend you print out the next page before going further .  \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \nACT Score Target  \n\n| School Name | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| Average |  |  |\n\nTotal Score:    \n(We recommend using the highest 75th percentile score above.) Math:   Reading:   Writing:    \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \nStep 1 : Fill in the Worksheet  \nFirst, fill in all the schools you want to apply to in the leftmost column. If you don't know what schools you're aiming for yet, check out our guide to making a college list.  \nNext, we’re going to find the 25th and 75th percentile ACT scores for each of these schools and add them to the worksheet. Google this phrase:  \n“[ name of school] prepscholar ACT.”  \nClick on the link to our ACT Scores and GPA page ( or our Admission Requirements page—they'll both have the information you need), and scroll down to the 25th and 75th percentile composite ACT scores .  \nIf you score at or above the 75th percentile for any school, you'll have an excellent chance of getting in ( assuming your other credentials are up topar) . As such, we can set the ACT score goal for a given school as its 75th percentile score.  \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \nStep 2 : Calculate Your Final ACT Target Score  \nTo determine your target ACT goal score, look at the 75th percentile column . Find the highest ACT score in that column; that'll be your ACT score goal.  \nBy scoring at the 75th percentile level for the most competitive school on your list, you'll be competitive at all the schools you're applying to.  \nSo that's a good ACT score for you!  \nAnother advantage of choosing a high goal score is t hat if you end up falling 2-3 points short, it's not a huge deal because you'll still be competitive formost of your schools .  \nYou might be thinking, \" Hey, wait! Why did I fill out that entire sheet if I was just going to pick the highest 75th percentile score?\" Well, the advantage of filling out this information is that you now have it handy as a reference.  \nYou'll be able to compare your own ACT score with the 25th–75th percentile ranges of all your schools of interest as soon as you get your scores back.  \n[prepscholar.com](prepscholar.com) 1 (866) 811-5546  [advice@prepscholar.com](advice@prepscholar.com)  \nStep 3 : Make Your Goal Known  \nAs a last step, I suggest that you do two things with your target ACT score:  \n\\#1: Share it with your parents. This can turn into a helpful conversation about your personal goals and how you want to achieve your target ACT score . Plus, your parents can help hold you accountable throughout the test-prep process!  \n\\#2: Tape it to your wall. This will keep your goal score front and center in your mind, encouragin","cbCail8qY4BI1HwF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail8qY4BI1HwF","pdf",555250,"English","# Setting a Target ACT Score\n## Fill in the Worksheet\n## Calculate Your Final ACT Target Score\n## Make Your Goal Known\n# Now What?","[{\"question\":\"How do you calculate your ACT score target using school percentiles?\",\"answer\":\"Use each target school’s 75th percentile composite ACT score and then take the highest value in that 75th percentile column as your overall score goal.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the guide recommend filling out the entire worksheet?\",\"answer\":\"Because it creates a convenient reference showing how your ACT score compares to the 25th–75th percentile ranges for all your chosen schools once results arrive.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do with your ACT score target after setting it?\",\"answer\":\"Share it with your parents for accountability and tape it somewhere visible to keep motivation high while you study.\"}]","Calculating Your ACT Score Target - Expert Tips from the PrepScholar Team | PDF",1790051824,18]