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Reader Poll: Are Students Prepared for the ACT?

While Illinois scores are up from last year, the state's average is still lagging nationally.

Emily Ferber, Neighbor
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While Illinois' High School Class of 2011 posted the highest average ACT score in a decade, only a quarter of those students scored high enough to be considered college-ready according to data released Wednesday. The state's average, 20.9 on a 36 point scale, also fell below the national average score of 21.1.

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