In between theatre and singing rehearsals, field hockey games, and admissions tours, Kaitlyn Lee '23 prepared to take the ACT.

Her hard work paid off, as she earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.

Fewer than half of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2021, only 4,055 out of 1.29 million students who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36.

“Earning a top score on the ACT is a remarkable achievement,” said ACT CEO Janet Godwin. “A student’s exceptional score of 36 will provide any college or university with ample evidence of their readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.”

 "I definitely wasn't expecting a perfect score," says Kaitlyn, whose success comes in large part from practice, practice, practice. "I think what really matters most is doing a bunch of practice tests. Because even if you know the content, if you don't have the timing down, you won't be able to finish it." 

Kaitlyn balanced practicing (especially for the math section) in between her other school activities. Passionate about the performing arts, she is involved with the Chamber Singers, Chorale, and theatre. She also plays field hockey, and⁠—because she is a performer, athlete, and a scholar⁠—she can share her experiences with prospective students as an Admissions Ambassador, which is something else she enjoys. 

How does she balance all of her favorite activities? She tells us it's all about, "making sure I have my priorities straight and making sure that what I need to do now is what I put in for a schedule that makes sense." 

Moravian Academy is proud of Kaitlyn's work ethic and the energy she invests in all areas of her school experience. She is well on her way to answering the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas.

ACT scores are accepted by all major four-year colleges and universities across the US.