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dunham student earns perfect act score

Congratulations to Samay Mirpuri ’24, who earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. As the leading college admissions test, the ACT measures students’ mastery of the skills and knowledge they will need for success in college in four academic areas: English, math, reading and science reasoning. 

On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a perfect score. “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.” 

In addition to his perfect ACT score and status as a National Merit Scholar, Samay, who will attend Harvard this fall, was named a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist based on his academic achievement, leadership abilities, and service to his school and community. 

A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States.