ACT scores in admissions

GreekGalMK
Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:45:13 +0000

Can one determine from the ACT that a kid who scores a 32 is not as intelligent as a kid who scores a 34? I find the scores very arbitrary because I, having taken many practice and real ACT tests, have fluctuating sub scores every time. Although my composite remains in the 32 to 34 area, my math score can fluctuate from 30 to 36 while my reading score does the same. So, I’m wondering, when admissions look at a score of 32 compared to a score of 34, do they automatically think that the student with the higher score is more intelligent and/or will be a better fit for the school? Since this most likely isn’t the case, I believe there isn’t a real difference in a score of 32 compared to a score of 34. But what are your guys’ thoughts?