Oswego High School Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT Exam

OSWEGO, IL - Oswego High School senior Erik Dralle has plenty to be proud of these days. He recently earned a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT exam. The ACT is a national college entrance exam that consists of questions in the subjects of English, mathematics, reading and science.

Princeton review cites the current national average ACT score as 21. Dralle, however, is part of an elite group as less than two-tenths of 1% of ACT test takers earn a perfect score.

This was the only time Dralle took the official ACT exam. He said he prepared by studying the ACT guide and completed five practice tests. The timing preparation that the practice tests gave him was important for when he took the real exam, he said.

Dralle plans to graduate in the spring, and is considering a career in civil engineering. While has
not yet committed to a college, his top choices at this time are University of Illinois and Iowa State University.

Outside the classroom, Dralle is also an excellent musician, among other involvement. He is part of the award-winning OHS marching band, was selected for the Illinois Music Education Association’s All-District Band, and plays lead-guitar with a local alternative/punk rock band, Karma, which was part of Oswego’s summer PrairieFest entertainment line-up.

“What an incredible accomplishment for Erik to receive a perfect ACT score,” said
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sparlin. “Our entire district is so proud of his accomplishments; his academic performance and musical talent will take him far.”

Dralle was congratulated during a photo with OHS Principal Mike Wayne, and Superintendent Dr. Sparlin; he will be honored at an upcoming SD 308 Board of Education meeting.

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