Good ACT scores are the key to getting into the college of your dreams! But what is a good score? For most students, scoring above average, 21 or higher, is a good score. For those applying to elite colleges, scores in the 93rd percentile (30+) or even the 98th percentile (33+) are good scores. But

  After you take the ACT, you might feel like a big weight’s been lifted from your shoulders. But, as the days pass and you still don’t have your test score, the tension starts setting in again. If you’re refreshing your ACT account page and wondering, When do ACT scores come out?—don’t worry! Your ACT

Picking an ACT test date can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a high school freshman or a senior. When will you know enough to take the exam but still have time left over for a re-take if necessary? No fretting–Magoosh can help you decide! In this post, we’ll give you up-to-date information on both international and

Your ACT percentile ranking tells you how you did compared to everyone else on the ACT test. ACT percentiles are, in some ways, even more important than your actual ACT score. Why? Because they provide an easy way to compare your performance on the ACT to other test-takers overall, providing you with important information for

Why would you care what the average ACT score by state is? A lot of colleges and universities have admissions officers who focus on a particular region. Believe me, they’re more than familiar with what the average score looks like in your area! Also, if you’re applying to college in a particular state with a

The ACT Writing section is an optional part of the ACT. However, optional does not mean unhelpful. While most colleges do not require you to take the ACT with Writing, many will consider it, and if you can score well on the essay, it can enhance your application. Start improving your ACT writing score (and

This post has been updated for the new format of the ACT starting April 2025. For details on how the new ACT differs from the old one, see How to Prepare for the ACT. When you sit down for the official ACT exam, ACT Math is the second section you’ll see on the test. So

This post has been updated for the new format of the ACT starting April 2025. For details on how the new ACT differs from the old one, see How to Prepare for the ACT. Studying for a standardized test can be like navigating the Amazon River by yourself. It’s possible to do it on your

Meet the Magoosh ACT eBook The Magoosh ACT eBook is your complete guide to the ACT exam. And it’s completely free. 🙂 This resource comes from the same Magoosh ACT experts who brought you Magoosh ACT Prep and the Magoosh High School Blog. This free eBook will help you begin your ACT prep, give you

Update: Starting April 2025 for the digital ACT and September 2025 for the paper ACT, the Science section is optional. For all the changes, and advice on whether you should take Science, see our post on How to Prepare for the ACT, which is updated for the new test. Our study plans included Science for