Do I even have a chance?

PetulaClark
Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:26:28 +0000

ACT of 31 puts you in the 96th percentile, and with your GPA, in the running for a great college. As mentioned above, I would prep for the Oct 22 ACT (Assuming you are a Senior?) as its scores are available by Nov. 8. Prepare by getting an ACT book with mock tests, or I also recommend tutoring if that can be afforded. Because if you raise your ACT even a point or 2, that can help at the very top schools. It can help get merit aid. Getting into a group of colleges is one thing; affordability is another, and it is great to be able to compare fin aid packages. Depending on parents’ income you may also qualify for some need-based aid.