ACT Prep: The In's and Out's of the National ACT Test
1. ACT Prep The In’s and Out’s of the National ACT test
2. Being familiar with the structure of the ACT can give you confidence in taking the test and lead to a better score FACT
3. English Test: 45 minutes- 75 questions Math Test: 60 minutes- 60 Questions Reading Test: 35 minutes- 40 questions Science Test: 35 minutes- 40 questions Format
4. The questions on the ACT are NOT arranged in order of Difficulty If you are stumped by the 1st few questions do not worry- you may find later questions easier FACT
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6. The ACT is scored by a machine. The Machine grades based on how your marks look (if they are clear) NOT by what you meant to mark. Fact
7. Detailed Scoring Each individual section of the test has it’s own score. Scale score- what you see after your raw score has been interpreted. Will range anywhere from 1 to 36 Percentile ranking- the percentage of people who performed better or worse then you on the test
8. Composite Score This is the overall number that summarizes your success on the ACT (1-36) An average of what you received on the four main test sections Used by MOST colleges and university's in the admissions process
9. Know the directions ahead of time (Example: Best Answer Vs. Correct Answer) Read CAREFULLY! Avoid Careless mistakes PACE yourself!! Answer easier questions first Check your answer sheet Develop a strategy for guessing (use process of elimination to narrow it down before you guess) Test Taking Tips!
10. Yes, you should guess! Always ANSWER EVERYTHING! You do not get penalized on the ACT for wrong answers. You just get a point for right answers. So answer every question! FACT
11. More Tips RELAX the day before the ACT Before you head to bed the night before make sure you have everything you need for the test the next day.
12. Primary Enrolled Online Student Test Dates, (11th grade) Online students will receive a voucher to use when they register for the ACT and must take this with them to the test, on test day
