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Are ACT scores more important than gpa for academic scholarships?



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avatarDaniel FSA
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Financial Aid for College # of Thumbs Up Received (2)		 Our school weighs both on a combined point scale. They are treated somewhat equally. You get so many points for your ACT standings as well as so many points for GPA. Those two numbers line up in a bracket to award your honors scholarship.

This is how our school decided to issue our award. Other institutions may have different policies when addressing this scholarship.

On a side note, both are quite important when it comes to acceptance to our college as well.
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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Books and Reading, Calming and Comforting, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Home Learning and Field Trips, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 15 Topics		 I'm not exactly sure what universities actually do, and for that you may have to ask your high school counselor, but the research I did online said that your ACT score and your GPA should be weighed equally. If colleges do this, they have a better chance of predicting if you will complete college with a good GPA. Here is the report I got this information from.

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avatarVickie
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Financial Aid for College # of Thumbs Up Received (3)		 It really depends on the scholarship. Some will weigh the two equally, while others will focus on one or the other. My recommendation is that you focus on a strong academic schedule and doing well in those classes. This will improve your grades while also preparing your for any ACT tests you still plan to take.

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Former admissions counselor, current financial aid officer
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