I didn't take the ACT, but on the New SAT I got a 1750, or Math/Reading I got a 1220. Most colleges around here do not factor in the new writing section... and it was my lowest score. Got a 620 in math, 600 in reading and a 530 on the writing. The average math/reading score for my fairly selective private college (pacific lutheran) was around 1100. I remember because they were surpised with my low grades (cummulative grade at graduation was a 2.7, and that was with me working to pull of a 4.0 all senior year) that I did significantly better than average.
So even though my scores weren't great (decent though) and my grades were definitely pretty bad, I got into all 5 colleges to which I applied. 2 private selective colleges, 1 public highly selective college (University of Washington) and and 2 public not-so-selective colleges (aka backup plans).
The thing that saved me was #1, teachers who really liked me and were willing to call the schools and say "hey this kid is really great -- give her a chance", #2 -- good essays. The essays are usually pretty open, so your able to write about what you want to write about. I'm really good at rambling about stuff i like. The third trick was having a unique set of extra curriculars. I've ridden horses since 5th grade, and started an internet business in the 11th grade. They aren't terribly unique, but they are different than the run of the mill "honors club, deca, fbla, spanish club, asb..."
Anyway sorry I kind of rambling but just wanted to let people who aren't so confident about college have a little more confidence... you can do it! I have to tell that to my probably-AS brother often. Although I also tell him to stop being so himself and actually do his homework. Homework was my downfall!
Ok. I'm done, have a good day.