The ACT Test
- 1. The ACT Test A GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- 2. The ACT National college admissions exam 5 Subject Areas English ▪ Science Mathematics ▪ Writing Reading 215 multiple-choice questions Takes approximately 4 hours
- 3. Graduation ACT is now required for graduation for current 9th – 11th graders No benchmark score (so far) Test cost is paid by state The ACT will be taken in 11th grade on April 28, 2015
- 4. Beyond High School The ACT is accepted by all colleges and universities: Admissions Course Placement Scholarships
- 5. ACT Test Readiness High academic expectations Study habits Motivation Format knowledge Practice to increase: Confidence Speed Accuracy
- 6. SECTA Support Practice in the classrooms on: Test taking skills Types of test questions Types of assignments ZAPPS - ACT seminars http://www.doorwaytocollege.com/act-test-prep
- 7. Family Support Define expectations Reinforce why this is the right goal Understand how it is measured Develop a communication plan
- 8. ACT Achievement test - what have you learned (SAT = Aptitude) Composite score of 1-36 4 multiple choice portions Writing 0-12 No penalties for incorrect answers
- 9. Test Format Test 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 35 Minutes Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences. Optional Writing Test 1 prompt 30 Minutes Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
- 10. Student Test Prep Resources Books Preparing for the ACT Booklet Career Center www.actstudent.org ACT Question of the Day (free) ACT Online Test Prep ($24.95 per year) iTunes Store ACT iPhone App (also works on iPad)
- 11. The APP
- 12. Sample Question
- 13. Rationale
- 14. UNLV How does UNLV use ACT information? No ACT cut-off score for admissions Scores used for English and Math placement Scores used for scholarship consideration If you have a low GPA (below 3.0) you need a 22 on ACT
- 15. UNR How does UNR use ACT information? No ACT cut-off score for admissions Scores used for English and Math placement Scores used for scholarship consideration Scores used if you have a low GPA
- 16. UCLA Average ACT composite score of students admitted in 2014 was 28-34 Scholarship Consideration
- 17. Ivy League Schools Average composite ACT scores of admitted students: Harvard 31-35 Princeton 31-35 Yale 31-35 Brown 29-34
- 18. Fees Test fee per test option ACT (No Writing) $38.00 Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices ACT Plus Writing $54.50 Includes 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.
- 19. 2014-2015 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration (Late Fee Required) September 13, 20 14 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014 October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20–October 3, 2014 December 13, 20 14 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