<p>bclintonk- That data is nice, but I think it can prove the opposite conclusion- that the ACT is lower in Northeastern schools because of favorable admissions to Midwestern students taking it. After all, Midwestern schools would penalize Midwestern students if anything, while Northeastern schools would prefe3r Midwestern students for geographic diversity. Taking the better score between ACT and SAT scores happens everywhere, and I can’t see why it would benefit ACT takers so much more frequently.</p>