ACT TEST PREPARATION

The American College Testing assessment (ACT) is taken by individuals who are applying to colleges and universities. As with the SAT, the ACT is an aptitude test that allows admissions officers to judge all students by a common yardstick. They are designed to predict first-year college academic performance. Some test takers take both the SAT I and the ACT, depending on the requirements of the colleges you are applying to.

To register for the ACT visit www.act.org or contact ACT Registration, PO Box 414, Iowa City, IA 52243-0414. For Touchtone Phone reregistration contact 1 319 337 1270.

Students with disabilities should contact 1 319 337 1510 for any further queries.

The ACT comprises four multiple-choice tests ; English; math; reading and science. The total test time is two hours and 55 minutes although the whole procedure, including breaks will probably take three hours and 30 minutes.

In the US, the ACT is administered on five national test dates , in October, December, February, April and June. In selected states, the ACT is also offered in late September.

The results from your ACT test will comprise 12 different scores. The composite score is the most important, followed by four subject scores, and seven subscores. The composite score is an average of the four subject scores and it is this score that is used by colleges and universities in the admission’s process. The four subject scores and subscores might be used in the advanced placement process or for scholarships.

The ACT scaled scores range from 1 to 36 although the average test takers range from 17 to 23. To earn the average score of 20, you will need to get 53 percent of the questions correct. You can get quite a few questions wrong and still get a good score on the ACT as it is considered to be quite a tough exam.

The 1999-2000 basic registration fee is $22.00 ($25.00 in Florida and $37.00 outside the US) which includes score reports for four college choices.

You will be advised, on your admission ticket, to arrive at the test center at 8.00am. You should ensure that you take with you :

• your admission ticket
• two #2 pencils and an eraser
• one piece of acceptable identification
• an acceptable calculator.

You should not take:

• a watch with an audible alarm
• food or drink
• scratch paper
• notes, books, dictionaries
• compasses, protractors, rulers, or any other aids
• highlighters, colored pens or pencils
• cellular telephone or pager.

Be prepared for the ACT. Test your abilities on our sample questions........

ACT ENGLISH TEST.
ACT READING TEST.
ACT MATH TEST.
ACT SCIENCE TEST.

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