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ACT Score Interpretation & Communication Flashcards

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  1. What is the ACT Superscore?

    Answer: The composite calculated from the highest section scores across multiple test dates

    ACT Superscore is calculated by taking a student's highest section scores from multiple test dates and averaging them into a new composite score.

  2. What does an ACT subscore represent?

    Answer: A detailed breakdown of performance on specific skill areas within a test section

    Subscores break each ACT section into specific skill areas, helping students and educators identify strengths and areas for improvement.

  3. When communicating ACT results to students, what is the most important caution an administrator should share?

    Answer: A single test score should not be used as the sole determinant of college readiness or admissions decisions

    Administrators should emphasize that ACT scores are one of many factors in college admissions and should not be interpreted as a sole measure of a student's potential.

  4. How many times may a student send their ACT scores for free on test registration?

    Answer: 4

    At the time of registration, students may designate up to four colleges to receive their scores at no additional charge.

  5. Which ACT score report is designed specifically for use by high school counselors and educators?

    Answer: The High School Profile Report

    The High School Profile Report provides aggregated ACT data for a school, helping counselors and educators evaluate overall student college readiness trends.

  6. What is the purpose of the ACT's Educational Opportunity Service (EOS) score send?

    Answer: It automatically sends scores to colleges that have requested them from students with qualifying profiles

    ACT's EOS sends scores to colleges that have requested to receive them from students whose profiles match the institution's enrollment interests, at no cost to the student.