1. What is ACT Score Percentage?

The ACT Score Percentage shows what percentage of the maximum possible score (36) a student achieved. It provides an alternative way to understand ACT performance beyond the raw composite score.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( P \) — Percentage score (%)
• \( CS \) — ACT composite score (1-36)

Explanation: The formula converts the composite score to a percentage by dividing by the maximum possible score (36) and multiplying by 100.

3. Importance of ACT Score Percentage

Details: While colleges primarily use the raw ACT scores, the percentage can help students understand their performance relative to the maximum possible score and compare across different standardized tests.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your ACT composite score (1-36). The calculator will instantly show your score as a percentage of the maximum possible score.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good ACT score percentage?
A: A percentage above 90% (score of 33+) is excellent, 75-89% (27-32) is strong, and 50-74% (18-26) is average.

Q2: How does this compare to SAT percentages?
A: SAT percentages use 1600 as the maximum score. A 75% on ACT (27) is roughly equivalent to 1200 on SAT.

Q3: Do colleges use this percentage?
A: No, colleges primarily use the raw ACT score (1-36) for admissions decisions.

Q4: What's the average ACT score percentage?
A: The national average is about 50-60% (composite score of 18-21).

Q5: Can I calculate section percentages?
A: Yes, you can use the same formula for individual section scores (English, Math, Reading, Science) using 36 as the maximum for each.