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Class of 2024’s average ACT score slightly lower than previous year’s. 57% met one or more ACT College Readiness Benchmark. Amid pandemic, colleges shifted to test-optional/free policies. Record 78% of 2024 graduates tested via free school-day programs. 1.4 million students took ACT exams in 10th-12th grade. ACT to shorten weekend online tests for flexibility. Class of 2024’s SAT performance also dipped compared to 2023. Over 1.97 million students took SAT or PSAT at least once. SAT launched shorter, easier digital exams.