NWCCA

Introduction
Technical characteristics

- Four multiple choice sections in english, math, reading, and science and an
optional writing portion that does not affect the composite score
Benchmark Scores
● These numbers are the benchmark that ACT has set to say that if a student
receives these scores, or better, they have a good chance at success
academically in college.

English Math Reading Science

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● If a student does not receive these scores, it would be wise of them to retake
the test so that their attempts could be superscored.
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School Composite
Appalachian State University 23-28
Catawba College 18-24
Davidson College 29-32
Duke University 31-34
East Carolina University 20-24
Western Carolina University 20-24
NC State University 27-31
NC A & T University 20-25
UNC Asheville 23-28
UNC Chapel Hill 27-32
UNC Charlotte 22-25
UNC Greensboro 20-25
UNC Wilmington 23-27
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