The accuracy of responses to survey questions by 105 college honors students who reported their American College Test scores in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, and Total scores was examined. Students were asked to report their total ACT scores and their subject-area ACT scores. The responses were accurate only for the total score. Implications are provided in the conclusion.
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