<p>Does anyone know what ACT score is required to be considered for the Presidential Scholars program? I scored a 139 cumulative on the ACT, but my state is historically low-performing on standardized tests (below twentieth percentile). Do I have any chance with this score?</p>
<p>They do not publish the scores for Presidential Scholar so it’s impossible to know .My D1 was a Pres Scholar nominee in a very high scoring state with a 141 ACT a number of years ago so I think you have a good shot with a 139 from a traditionally lower scoring state .For comparison the PSAT cut off in our state is typically above 220 for National Merit. The Presidential Scholar has no money attached to it - just an award and a trip if you win the finals.</p>