Here are several things to consider in regards to how the ACT applies to your post-secondary goals:

Hundreds of colleges/universities across the US are now either "Test Optional" or "Test Blind" so an ACT score is not required for admission

Test Optional - Students may choose to submit test scores but they are not required and choosing not to submit scores does not negatively impact a student's application.
Test Blind - The application process does not ask for test scores and colleges will not look at them even if they are provided.

Some colleges (including Madison College) will use ACT scores to help determine course level placement, even if they are test optional as part of the admissions process.

If you do not have an ACT score, then you will likely be required to take a placement exam.

Since CSCS does not have grades or a GPA, the ACT may become important/helpful in the following situations:

Scholarships - some require an ACT score and/or will use the ACT score to replace a GPA requirement
Course Placement - some colleges, including Madison College, will use ACT scores for course level placement
- If you don't have any ACT scores, you will likely be asked to take a separate placement exam upon enrollment
A strong ACT score can help expedite the admissions process.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the CSCS Counselor (Kim Gauen) if you have further questions.

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