How do colleges perceive ACT scores?

Test Preparation
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<p>Is there a certain cutoff for ACT scores that colleges see as "good" scores? My highest composite score is a 33, and it's one of those dreaded 33.25s. It's really hard knowing how close I was to moving one up one point. I don't want to retake the ACT because I've already taken it 4 times, so how big of a difference is there in admissions between a 33 and a 34, especially if GPA is not particularly high? My top choice is Northwestern and I don't want to be filled with regret thinking that I could have gotten a 34 if I retook.</p>

<p>So really, my question is, do colleges see a certain range of scores as roughly the same? In my personal opinion, people with 35s are just as qualified as those with 36s. What's the extent of that with lower-mid range 30 scores?</p>

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<p>I think 33 is pretty good but def not enough to get into northwestern, especially with a lower GPA. I would say 34 is the “cutoff”</p>

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<p>Look up the Common Data Set for schools, section C, to see what scores and grades are generally admitted.</p>

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<p>its good anything above 32 is very good. Scores of admitted students at harvard range from 32-36.</p>

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<p>oh and if you want to repeat to get a 36, maybe you should. But repeating to get a 34 is useless since 34 and 33 are almost the same. </p>

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<p>You’ve taken the ACT four times? Just accept your score and move on. You will look ridiculous to adcoms if you keep taking the ACT.</p>

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<p>You must retake it or you have no chance. It’s 36 or bust. </p>