Calculator for Act Exam

Your Estimated Composite Score

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How is the ACT Scored?

Understanding your ACT score is crucial for college admissions. The ACT consists of four multiple-choice sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Each of these sections is scored on a scale from 1 to 36. Your Composite Score is the average of these four section scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

The Rounding Rule

The ACT uses a specific rounding convention. If the average of your four sections ends in a decimal of .5 or higher, the score is rounded up to the next whole number. If it is less than .5, it is rounded down. For example:

• An average of 24.25 rounds down to a 24.
• An average of 24.5 rounds up to a 25.
• An average of 24.75 rounds up to a 25.

Section Breakdown

To use this calculator effectively, you should have an idea of your performance in each area:

1. English: 75 questions in 45 minutes focused on grammar and rhetorical skills.
2. Math: 60 questions in 60 minutes covering algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
3. Reading: 40 questions in 35 minutes testing reading comprehension.
4. Science: 40 questions in 35 minutes focused on interpretation, analysis, and evaluation.

Calculation Example

Let's look at a realistic scenario for a student aiming for a competitive university:

• English: 32
• Math: 28
• Reading: 30
• Science: 27
• Sum: 117
• Average: 117 / 4 = 29.25
• Final Composite: 29

Why Your Score Matters

Most colleges use your composite score as a primary metric for admissions and merit-based scholarships. While your GPA and extracurriculars are important, hitting specific ACT benchmarks can automatically qualify you for thousands of dollars in financial aid at many state institutions.

function calculateACT() { var english = parseFloat(document.getElementById('englishScore').value); var math = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mathScore').value); var reading = parseFloat(document.getElementById('readingScore').value); var science = parseFloat(document.getElementById('scienceScore').value); // Validation if (isNaN(english) || isNaN(math) || isNaN(reading) || isNaN(science)) { alert('Please enter a valid score (1-36) for all four sections.'); return; } if (english 36 || math 36 || reading 36 || science 36) { alert('All scores must be between 1 and 36.'); return; } // Calculation var average = (english + math + reading + science) / 4; var composite = Math.round(average); // Display Result var resultDiv = document.getElementById('resultDisplay'); var scoreDiv = document.getElementById('finalScore'); var feedbackDiv = document.getElementById('scoreFeedback'); resultDiv.style.display = 'block'; scoreDiv.innerHTML = composite; // Feedback Logic var feedback = ""; if (composite >= 33) { feedback = "Excellent! This score puts you in the top 1% of test-takers."; } else if (composite >= 28) { feedback = "Very Strong! You are well above average and competitive for most universities."; } else if (composite >= 21) { feedback = "Good job! You are at or above the national average."; } else { feedback = "Keep practicing! Reviewing core concepts can help boost your score."; } feedbackDiv.innerHTML = feedback + " (Exact Average: " + average.toFixed(2) + ")"; // Scroll to result resultDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' }); }