| The ACT is a national college admission examination | | | | test booklet. |
| that consists of subject area tests in English, | | | | ~ Read the directions for each section carefully. |
| mathematics, reading, and science with an optional | | | | ~ Read each question carefully. |
| writing exam. | | | | ~ Pace yourself-don't spend too much time on a |
| The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and | | | | single passage or question. |
| takes approximately three hours and 30 minutes to | | | | ~ Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser; do |
| complete with breaks (or just over four hours if | | | | not use a mechanical pencil, ink pen or correction fluid. |
| taking the Writing Test). Actual testing time is two | | | | ~ Answer the easy questions first, then go back and |
| hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes for the Writing | | | | answer the more difficult ones. |
| Test). | | | | ~ On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect |
| ACT results are accepted by all U.S. colleges and | | | | answers as you can, then make an educated guess |
| universities. The basic registration fee includes score | | | | among those remaining. |
| reports for up to four college choices for which a | | | | ~ Answer every question. Your scores on the |
| valid code is listed at the time of registration. | | | | multiple-choice tests are based on the number of |
| The ACT can be an important factor in college | | | | questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty |
| education. Not only is it an important criteria for | | | | for guessing. |
| admission to most universities but some degree | | | | ~ Review your work. If you finish a test before time |
| programs also use scores to determine admission. For | | | | is up, go back and check your work. |
| these reasons it is important to prepare carefully | | | | ~ Mark your answers neatly. If you erase, erase |
| before taking the exam. | | | | completely and cleanly without smudging. |
| The best preparation for the ACT is taking a solid | | | | ~ Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or |
| high school program that includes courses in English, | | | | continue writing on the writing Test after time has |
| math, science, and social studies and taking your | | | | been called or you will be disqualified from the exam. |
| school work seriously. | | | | ~ You'll have 30 minutes to read and think about the |
| But it's also true that attitude, emotion, and physical | | | | issue in the writing prompt, and to plan and write |
| state may influence performance. So start preparing | | | | your essay. Do some planning before writing the |
| early and know what to expect on the test day. | | | | essay. Carefully consider the prompt and make sure |
| Read all the information in the registration packet and | | | | you understand it. Think of how best to organize the |
| take the complete practice test included. | | | | ideas in your essay. Use specific examples. |
| On test day itself make sure to: | | | | Preparing for the ACT is important for your college |
| ~ Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the | | | | education and your future. |