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Author: Minh Nguyen

Minh Nguyen
Minh’s passion for helping students succeed grew during his time as a career counselor at the University of California, Irvine. Now, he’s helping students all over the world by spilling SAT/ACT secrets through blog posts on Magoosh. When he’s not busy tutoring or writing, he enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and talking about himself in third-person.

  • SAT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    Just what is a good SAT score for colleges? Here’s everything you need to know about the SAT scores to aim for, the scores for top colleges, and answer frequently asked questions about the SAT score scale.

  • ACT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    ACT Scores: Everything You Need to Know

    ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a max score of 36. Overall, ACT test scores are the average of test-takersā€™ sectional scores (also 1-36) in English, Math, Reading, and Science. So what is a good ACT score? The ACT score range for students admitted to different colleges varies, and the average ACT score is 20.8. However, various factors will affect what a ā€œgoodā€ ACT score is for you.

  • Whatā€™s a Good SAT Score for Scholarships?

    What’s a good SAT score for scholarships? In this article, learn more about which score to go for, and how to turn that number into scholarship dollars.