Spotlight On: ACT
Name:
ACT - originally stood for “American College Testing” but was shortened as the test evolved
Creator:
Everett Franklin Lindquist
When is the test administered?
September, October, December, February , April, June
Where to register:
Who should take the test?
High school students preparing to enter college
If words aren't your thing, you may do better on the ACT
If you hate writing, the ACT writing section is optional.
If you're weak in one content area but strong in others, you could still end up with a very good ACT score so the ACT would be a better choice for you.
Test format:
English 75 questions in 45 minutes.
Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills
Math 60 questions in 60 minutes
Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12
Reading 40 questions in 35 minutes
Measures reading comprehension
Science 40 questions in 35 minutes
Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences
Optional Writing Section 1 prompt in 30 minutes
Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses
Fun Fact:
About .076% of test takers score a perfect 36.
Source: http://blog.prepscholar.com/how-many-people-get-a-34-35-36-on-the-act-score-breakdown
Where can I learn more?