Being perfect at anything is difficult, but getting a perfect score on the ACT college entrance exam is almost impossible. In fact, less than one-tenth of one percent of high school students who take the test get a perfect score. In June, Matthew La Fronz, a senior at Cranford High School, accomplished this feat.
“I thought I was going to do well, just not perfect,” he said.
La Fronz, who usually received very good grades in school, said he chose to take the test because his guidance counselor suggested it could only help him get into better schools. He became one of only 588 students in the country to get a perfect score. The test has four parts: math, reading, science and an optional writing section. To prepare, he took a couple practice tests, and studied on his own.
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“It feels great,” he said. “It sets you apart from other applicants.”
Upon receiving the news of his perfect score, his family and friends were elated, but at the same time his parents also began pushing for him to apply to more schools. Although he is in the process of applying to many schools, his four top choices are Georgetown, Stanford, MIT and Harvard. He said he has no preference, but plans to major in political science and economics.
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“I very much like to voice my opinion,” La Fronz said expressing why he loves politics.
La Fronz is a well-rounded student. He is a member of the Honor Society, serves as chief of staff for the NJ Youth & Government and Secretary of Cranford High School Model UN, is the vice president of the school band where he plays the baritone horn and tuba, runs on the track and cross country teams and has even acted in some school plays. He was in the "Crucible," "Oklahoma" and "Anything Goes." He is trying out for "Rumors" this fall. But, after all of the acting and running he sees himself as a U.S. Senator one day.
Math teacher and track coach John Schiano said it was a pleasure to have had La Fronz as a student and as a member of his team. He is very bright and was always able to understand mathematical concepts with ease, Schiano said.
“He is always looking to better himself,” Schiano said. “He tries to do everything. I had no idea he would get a perfect score.”
Schiano said because of his motivation and drive he has no doubt that La Fronz will be extremely successful in life.
