What is the ACT?
The ACT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in five core areas: English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional). Although the writing is defined as optional, universities prefer you take it and many times will not count your scores if you did not.
When should I take the ACT?
The best time to take the ACT for the first time is Spring of Junior year. I strongly encourage that if you have the time and money (or fee waiver) you take both the SAT and ACT and retake both or either in the fall of Senior year.
How long is the ACT?
The ACT is 2 hours and 55 minutes long. If you choose to take the ACT with Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 35 minutes.
How is the ACT scored?
The highest possible score you can earn on the ACT is 36 (on a scale of 1-36). This 36 is a composite, or average, of your four subject area scores—English, Reading, Math, and Science. Each section is also scored on a scale of 1-36. (If you take the ACT with Writing, your essay will not affect your composite score
How should I study for the ACT?
ACT created the ACT academy to help students study. You can also find free apps to place on your phone and be able to study from the comfort of your home. Here is the link for ACT prep.
How do I study for the ACT?
ACT REGISTRATION-APPROXIMANTELY 45-60 MINUTES
When should I take the ACT?
The best time to take the ACT for the first time is Spring of Junior year. I strongly encourage that if you have the time and money (or fee waiver) you take both the SAT and ACT and retake both or either in the fall of Senior year.
How long is the ACT?
The ACT is 2 hours and 55 minutes long. If you choose to take the ACT with Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 35 minutes.
How is the ACT scored?
The highest possible score you can earn on the ACT is 36 (on a scale of 1-36). This 36 is a composite, or average, of your four subject area scores—English, Reading, Math, and Science. Each section is also scored on a scale of 1-36. (If you take the ACT with Writing, your essay will not affect your composite score
How should I study for the ACT?
ACT created the ACT academy to help students study. You can also find free apps to place on your phone and be able to study from the comfort of your home. Here is the link for ACT prep.
How do I study for the ACT?
ACT REGISTRATION-APPROXIMANTELY 45-60 MINUTES
- GO TO WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG
- CREATE AN USER ID AND PASSWORD OR LOGIN
- COMPLETE THE FIELDS AND ENTER YOUR SCHOOL CODE (6 DIGITS)
- SELECT REGISTER TO TEST
- THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL TAKE ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES
- COMPLETE THE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMARY
- STATE COLLEGE PLANS
- STATE COLLEGE INTERESTS
- STATE SPECIAL INTERESTS
- BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- OUT OF CLASS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- ASSESSMENT
- REGISTERING FOR TEST
- MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE ONE THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU
- SELECT ACT PLUS WRITING (THE WAIVER WILL COVER THIS)
- UPLOAD OR TAKE A PHOTO
- INPUT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES AND GRADES
- SELECT SCORE REPORT CHOICES
- STATE YOUR FUTURE PLANS
- LOCATE A TEST CENTER CLOSE TO YOUR HOME
- INPUT YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION OR FEE WAIVER CODE
- YOU WILL NEED TO PRINT YOUR TICKET (IF POSSIBLE, ALSO SAVE IT)
- MAKE SURE YOU PREPARE FOR THE ACT
