re: ACT scores are horse sh*t

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Late to the game but I work in higher ed administration.

The number of 4.0 GPAs and sub 18 ACT scores would shock most of you. Its not the ACT - its grade inflation in the high schools. C students are being given As because they bring in canned food or attend sporting events.

The ACT/SAT is a great indicator of true intelligence. I'd take my chances on a 2.0 GPA and a 28 ACT over a 4.0 GPA and an 18.

Oh, and C students run the world.

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We agree again. It also works they other way too. If a student does well in the ACT but has considerably underwhelming grades (while talking into account the types of classes taken) that may be indicative of a student who has the natural ability but lacks the effort and motivation. Schools may not want to give a spot to a student like that because the student may be more at risk of dropping out.

Basically, schools use both for a reason because each provides some unique and valuable information.