High school student earns perfect ACT score, placed in top 2% of test takers nationwide

WACO, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - A high school student in Texas earned a perfect score on the ACT, placing her in the top 2% of test takers nationwide.

Midway junior Nandini Kadakia got a perfect score of 36 on the ACT.

“I was in utter disbelief; I had no idea I could have done that,” Kadakia said.

In addition to her academic achievements, Kadakia is the vice president of the MFS Diversity Council, a member of the HOSA Future Health Professionals and participates in theatre.

She says she plans to pursue a medical degree after graduating high school.

“Everyone here at Midway is really supportive,” Kadakia said. “I could talk to my friends about their test prep strategies, and my math teacher helped a lot.”

Kadakia is one of two Midway students to earn a perfect ACT score this year, joining senior Esther Kim.

According to the district, this is the eighth time a Midway ISD student has earned a perfect ACT score since 2019.