ACT Scores Down, But More Students College-ready

From Diverse Online ACT Scores Down, But More Students College-ready By Associated Press Aug 14, 2008, 21:52 Average scores on the ACT college entrance exam dipped slightly for the high school class of 2008 as the number of students taking the exam jumped by 9 percent compared to last year. This year’s results, released Wednesday, reveal that more than three in four test-takers will likely need remedial help in at least one subject to succeed in college. But the ACT's creators said it was good news that average scores held nearly steady even as more students took the exam. That means the total number who've earned benchmark scores showing they're ready for college-level work is rising... Full story: ACT Scores Down, But More Students College-ready