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Explains how schools can use data for AP placement decisions, identify students with strong readiness for advanced opportunities, and monitor progress beginning in grade 8. Provides benchmark score interpretations for fall and spring testing windows, linking E+R and composite thresholds to achieving AP exam scores of 3 or higher and 4 or higher. 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PreACT and ACT scores are powerful tools for identifying students who are well prepared for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Recent ACT research1 highlightsa strong correlation between performance on these assessments and success in AP coursework.  \nBy using PreACT and ACT results, schools can guide students toward AP courses where they’re most likely to thrive—maximizing opportunities for college and career readiness.  \nHow It Helps  \n• Inform AP placement decisions with data-driven insights.  \n• Identify students with strong potential for advanced opportunities.  \n• Monitor readiness early by tracking progress from grade 8 onward. With score insights from PreACT® 8/9 (grades 8-9) and PreACT (grade 10), and the ACT (grade 11), educators can make confident, proactive decisions that set students on the path to AP achievement and long-term success.  \nHow to Read the Data  \nThe table below provides two AP-ready benchmark scores—one for fall testing and one for spring testing. These scores align with when students take the PreACT 8/9, PreACT, or ACT assessments, helping educators interpret results consistently across testing windows.  \nExample: In the first row of the table, fall test takers who achieve a PreACTor ACT English + Reading (E+R) score of 42 or higher are considered  \nlikely prepared for success in AP English Language and Composition the following year. At this score level, students have at least a 50% or greater chance of earning a 3 or higher on the corresponding AP exam. Students who achieve a PreACT or ACT E+R score of 54 or higher in the fall have a 50% or greater chance of earning a 4 or higher score.  \n1. Radunzel, J., & Allen, J. (2020) . PreACT and ACT Test Scores Associated with AP Exam Success.  \nACT recommendsa holistic approach to evaluating AP readiness. Use PreACT 8/9, PreACT, and/or ACT scores alongside other important factors—such as coursework, grades, motivation, and student interests—to build a full understanding of each student’s potential for success.  \nLearn More:  \n[act.org/k12](act.org/k12)  \nPreACT/ACT Scores Associated with a 50% Chance of Success on AP Exams  \n| ELA-Related |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| English Language and Compostion | E+R\u003Cbr>ELA | 42\u003Cbr>20 | 45\u003Cbr>21 | 54\u003Cbr>25 | 56\u003Cbr>26 |\n| English Literature and | E+R | 49 | 51 | 61 | 62 |\n| Compostion | ELA | 23 | 24 | 28 | 28 |\n| European History | E+R | 45 | 49 | 57 | 60 |\n|  | ELA | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 |\n| Human Geography | E+R | 41 | 41 | 52 | 52 |\n|  | ELA | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 |\n| Psychology | E+R | 39 | 42 | 46 | 49 |\n|  | ELA | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 |\n| US Govt. and Politics | E+R | 47 | 50 | 59 | 61 |\n|  | ELA | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 |\n| US History | E+R | 44 | 47 | 55 | 57 |\n|  | ELA | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 |\n| World History | E+R | 39 | 43 | 51 | 55 |\n|  | ELA | 19 | 20 | 24 | 25 |\n| STEM-Related |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Biology | STEM | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 |\n| Calculus AB* | STEM | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 |\n| Chemistry | STEM | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 |\n| Computer Science A | STEM | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 |\n| Environmental Science | STEM | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |\n| Macroeconomics | STEM | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |\n| Microeconomics | STEM | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 |\n| Physics 1** | STEM | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 |\n| Physics C: E and M | STEM | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 |\n| Physics C: Mechanics | STEM | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 |\n| Statistics | STEM | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 |\n| \u003Cbr>Other |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Art History | COMP. | 22 | 22 | 28 | 28 |\n| Music Theory | COMP. | 21 | 22 | 25 | 27 |\n| PSAT/SAT-derived |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Comparative Govt. and Politics | COMP. | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 |\n| Computer Science Principles | COMP. | 18 | 18 | 25 | 25 |\n\nNote: E+R = English + Reading score. Comp. = Composite score. ELA score (average of the English, reading, and writing scores) is only available for the ACT test. STEM score is the average of the math and science scores.  \n*Cut scores are not reported for AP Calcu","cbCaiu3RafAcDogu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu3RafAcDogu","pdf",340726,"English","# How It Helps\n# How to Read the Data\n## Benchmark scores and interpretation\n# Learn More","[{\"question\":\"How do PreACT and ACT scores help predict AP success?\",\"answer\":\"They provide evidence of students’ readiness for AP coursework through observed correlations between PreACT/ACT performance and AP exam outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"What do schools do with these results?\",\"answer\":\"Use the scores to inform AP placement decisions, identify students with strong potential for advanced opportunities, and track readiness early from grade 8 onward.\"},{\"question\":\"How should educators read the benchmark score table?\",\"answer\":\"Interpret fall and spring benchmark thresholds in the table according to the related PreACT/ACT assessments and then match E+R or composite score levels to expected AP exam score attainment.\"}]","Predicting AP Exam Success Using PreACT and ACT Test Scores | PDF",1791522384]