Average Score for ACT: Section Wise Average Score, Average ACT Score by Top Universities

The ACT (American College Testing) is a standardized test that plays an important role in admission to the top universities in the USA, and other countries. A good score on the ACT provides a lot of scholarships and a number of opportunities for students who wish to study abroad. To score well, the candidates must know the average score for the ACT beforehand. In this blog, we have given details about the average score for the ACT, along with the average ACT score accepted by the top universities and tips to score well. Keep reading.

Name of the Test	ACT
Full Form	American College Testing
Conducted By	ACT Inc.
Types of Questions	MCQ
Mode	Computer-based/ Pen-Paper

Average Score for the ACT: Section-wise Bifurcation

The first step to analyzing the importance of the ACT average score is to know its average score bifurcation section-wise. This analysis of the average score helps the candidates to know their stand on a good score on the exam:

Sections	Average Score
English	21.4
Maths	21.4
Reading	21.4
Science	21.6
Total	21.6

Average Score for the ACT: University Wise Scores

After knowing the section-wise average score on the ACT, the candidates need to know the average score university-wise of the top universities in the world. 

University	Average Score Accepted
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	34
Stanford University	31-32
University of California, Berkely	31
Yale University	34
Cornell University	34
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	30-34
Dartmouth College	33-35
Johns Hopkins University	34
Princeton University	33-35
Ohio State University-Main Campus	26-32
University of Pennsylvania	33-35
Brown University	33-35
University of Chicago	33-35
Northwestern University	34-35

How to Improve Your ACT Score?

Along with knowing the ACT scores, candidates may practice many tips to improve their ACT scores. Keep in mind these ACT scores:

1. Make sure you practice more and more: The candidates need to practice regularly. This can help them to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

2. Take online practice tests: There are many online tests available online for candidate’s practice. There are many trusted websites that you can use too.

3. Keep your mind calm: It usually takes candidates a lot of effort to know and manage their test anxiety. Test-takers can use a lot of exercises to manage their stress levels.

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