ACT
• What it is
• Who takes the ACT
• The ACT format
• How the ACT is scored
• ACT test dates, registration deadlines and fees
• 2008-2009 test dates and registration deadlines
• 2009-2010 test dates
• ACT test fees
• Register for the ACT
ACT
What it is
The ACT is taken as part of the college admission process. Some schools accept
either SAT or ACT scores. Students can take the test more than once.
Who takes the ACT
The ACT is typically administered to junior and senior high school students
applying to college.
The ACT format
The ACT is a three-and-a-half hour test (four hours if taking writing) that
assesses student achievement in English, mathematics, reading, science
and writing. There are 75 English questions (45 minutes), 60 math questions
(60 minutes), 40 reading questions (35 minutes), 40 science questions (35
minutes) and one optional essay (30 minutes). All questions are multiple-choice
with four answer options.
How the ACT is scored
The only number factored into an ACT score is how many
questions are answered correctly. Unlike with the SATs, no points are subtracted
for incorrect answers, so it’s advantageous for students to answer
every question. Students will receive a score of 1 to 36 on each test component,
based on how many questions were answered correctly. These individual scores
are then averaged together to create a composite score.
ACT test dates, registration deadlines and fees
The ACT is administered on various dates throughout the year. Registration
for each test closes approximately one month before the test date. There
is a cost to take the test, as well as a fee for late registration.
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