The ACT TestA GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION

The ACTNational college admissions

exam5 Subject Areas

English ▪ Science Mathematics ▪ Writing Reading

215 multiple-choice questionsTakes approximately 4 hours

GraduationACT is now required for graduation

for current 9th – 11th gradersNo benchmark score (so far)Test cost is paid by state The ACT will be taken in 11th grade

on April 28, 2015

Beyond High School

The ACT is accepted by all colleges and universities:

AdmissionsCourse PlacementScholarships

ACT Test ReadinessHigh academic expectationsStudy habitsMotivationFormat knowledgePractice to increase:

ConfidenceSpeedAccuracy

SECTA SupportPractice in the classrooms on:

Test taking skills Types of test questions Types of assignments

ZAPPS - ACT seminars http://www.doorwaytocollege.com/act-test-prep

Family SupportDefine expectationsReinforce why this is the right

goalUnderstand how it is measuredDevelop a communication plan

ACTAchievement test - what have

you learned (SAT = Aptitude)Composite score of 1-36 4 multiple choice portionsWriting 0-12No penalties for incorrect

answers

Test FormatTest     Content

English 75 questions

45 Minutes

Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills.

Mathematics 60 questions

60 Minutes

Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to trigonometry.

Reading 40 questions

35 Minutes

Measures reading comprehension across various subjects.

Science 40 questions

35Minutes

Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences.

Optional Writing Test

1 prompt

30Minutes

Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.

Student Test Prep ResourcesBooksPreparing for the ACT Booklet Career Center www.actstudent.orgACT Question of the Day (free)ACT Online Test Prep ($24.95 per

year)iTunes StoreACT iPhone App (also works on iPad)

The APP

Sample Question

Rationale

UNLV

How does UNLV use ACT information?No ACT cut-off score for admissionsScores used for English and Math

placementScores used for scholarship

considerationIf you have a low GPA (below 3.0)

you need a 22 on ACT

UNR

How does UNR use ACT information?No ACT cut-off score for admissionsScores used for English and Math

placementScores used for scholarship

considerationScores used if you have a low GPA

UCLAAverage ACT composite score of

students admitted in 2014 was 28-34

Scholarship Consideration

Ivy League Schools

Average composite ACT scores of admitted students:Harvard 31-35Princeton 31-35Yale 31-35Brown 29-34

FeesTest fee per test optionACT (No Writing)$38.00Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices

ACT Plus Writing$54.50Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).

The $16.50 Writing Test fee is refundable on written request, if you are absent on test day or switch to the ACT (No Writing) before testing begins.

2014-2015Test Date Registration

DeadlineLate Registration(Late Fee Required)

September 13,  2014 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014

October 25,  2014

September 19, 2014

September 20–October 3, 2014

December 13,  2014

November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014

February 7,  2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015

April 18,  2015 March 13, 2015 March 14–27, 2015

June 13,  2015 May 8, 2015 May 9–22, 2015

* No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February Date