ACT

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++answerWhat is the ACT?

The ACT is an achievement test designed to assess what you’ve learned in school. Universities will look at your ACT score to help determine if you’re ready to tackle college-level material. However, your test score won’t be the only thing that schools look at; they’ll also consider your high school transcript, letters of recommendations, and school activities. So, while the ACT exam is an important part of your college application, it’s only one part of the application process.answer++

++answerHow can I pass the ACT?

The best ACT prep book is one you will actually use. At Accepted, Inc., we believe the way to score high on your ACT test is to study. Get an ACT prep book today, and start practicing. Accepted, Inc., offers an ACT practice test online with purchase of our ACT study guide. Our ACT test prep includes specific materials for each section. You can focus on the subjects you need the most help with. For example, take an ACT reading practice test to find out what concepts you need to review.answer++

++answerWhat’s on the ACT?

The ACT consists of five sections: English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing. The first four sections are multiple-choice; the writing section requires you to write a short expository essay.answer++

++answerIs the ACT Writing required?

The writing section is optional and will not affect your composite score; however, some colleges will require a writing sample score. You should decide when you register for the test whether you want to take this portion.

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identifying errors in basic grammar,

punctuation, usage, and style; rhetorical skills tableItem++ ++tableItem 75 questions tableItem++ ++tableItem 45 minutes tableItem++ tableRow++ ++tableRow ++tableItem Mathematics

performing calculations using numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, and basic

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understanding and analyzing non-fiction and fiction passages; vocabulary in context tableItem++ ++tableItem 40 questions tableItem++ ++tableItem 35 minutes tableItem++ tableRow++ ++tableRow ++tableItem Science

interpreting scientific passages, experiments, and data tableItem++ ++tableItem 40 questions tableItem++ ++tableItem 35 minutes tableItem++ tableRow++ ++tableRow ++tableItem Writing

crafting a clear, well-written essay tableItem++ ++tableItem 1 prompt tableItem++ ++tableItem 40 minutes tableItem++ tableRow++ answer++

++answerShould I guess on the ACT?

There is no penalty for incorrect answers.answer++

++answerHow is the ACT Administered?

The ACT is a paper-based test available at testing centers around the United States and the world. Refer to the ACT website for testing dates and sites.

On the day of your test, arrive early and be sure to bring proper identification and your admission ticket (which is emailed to you after you register). You are required to put away all personal belongings before the test begins. Cell phones and other electronic, photographic, recording, or listening devices are not permitted in the testing center at all. You are allowed pencils, erasers, and a four-function or scientific calculator on your desk during the test. For details on what to expect on testing day, refer to the ACT website.answer++

++answerCan I use a calculator on the ACT?

Calculators may only be used for the mathematics section. A watch that will not sound during the test is also allowed.answer++

++answerHow is the ACT Scored?

You’ll receive a point for every correctly answered multiple-choice question.answer++

++answerWhat is a good ACT score?

The number of correctly answered questions becomes your raw score, which is then scaled to a score from 1 to 36. Your composite score is the average of your scaled score on each of the four multiple-choice sections.

The writing section will not affect your composite score. Two graders will score your essay from 1 to 6 in four domains: ideas and analysis, development and support, organization, and language use and conventions. Your summed scores for each of these domains will be included on your score report. The graders’ scores will also be scaled to create an overall writing score from 1 to 36.answer++