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
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