Honors colleges often post a higher ACT band than the university as a whole. A 28 that admits the campus can miss the honors deadline.
Two numbers
University middle 50% and honors 50% are different lists. Aim at the program that will house you: find your target score. Scholarships: scholarships by score.
The bottom line
Look up the honors admit page. Treat the university average as background, not the offer you will get.
Start practicing
Start with a free diagnostic, then drill your weak spots with 15-question quizzes and track how you're doing across Reading, English, and Math. Compare plans whenever you're ready to go further.
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