About College Admissions: U.S.: The ACT, Public Universities, and More

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. ACT scores from the February 11th exam are out today, and today's newsletter helps you make sense of the numbers. We'll also take a close look at public universities. What's a Good ACT Score? When it comes to ACT scores, "good" is a relative term. A good score for one college could be a problem at another. Learn more. See More About:  act scores  standardized tests  admissions requirements Low ACT Scores? What Now? If your ACT scores aren't what you had hoped for, don't panic. The U.S. has about 850 test-optional colleges. Also, at schools that aren't test-optional, you can take steps so that those low scores don't sink your college dreams. Learn more. See More About:  act scores  holistic admissions  standardized tests ACT Scores for Top Colleges and Universities The articles below present side-by-side comparisons of ACT scores for enrolled students: Ivy League ACT Score Comparison Top Universities ACT Score Comparison (non-Ivy) Top Liberal Arts Colleges ACT Score Comparison Top Public Universities ACT Score Comparison Top Catholic Colleges ACT Score Comparison Southeastern Conference (SEC) ACT Score Comparison More ACT Score Comparison Tables See More About:  act scores  standardized tests  ivy league schools All About Public Universities For many students (but not all!) public universities represent the best educational value available. Learn more in these articles: What Is a Public University? Are Public Universities Really the Best Value? Top Public Universities Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges SAT Scores for Top Public Universities See More About:  public universities  choosing a college  College Admissions Ads College Admissions Act College Test The Act Test College Schools Universities Ranking Featured Articles Here's Why You Should Do an Optional College Interview Dartmouth College Photo Tour 9 Ways to Improve Your Essay's Style What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity Choosing a College College Rankings   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles 25 Big Money Scholarships Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? College Interviews   Follow me on: Advertisement