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Purpose:

The ACT is a widely used college entrance exam. It assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The score range is 1-36. The multiple-choice tests will cover four skill areas: English, Math, Reading and Science. ACT offers an optional fifth test, Writing, that measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. The essay cannot be taken separately. The Writing portion of the exam might be required for admission, depending on the university. Registration is required for the National Testing Dates; students register atwww.actstudent.org.

 

Who takes the ACT?

11th and 12th grade students.

 

Is the ACT test optional or required?

The ACT test is optional; however, college-bound students may need to take it as an admission requirement for most college and universities.

 

What areas does the ACT test cover?

The multiple-choice test will cover four skill areas: English, Math, Reading and Science. ACT offers an optional fifth test, Writing, that measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. The essay cannot be taken separately. The Writing portion of the exam might be required for admission, depending on the university. The score range is 1-36.

 

  • English: Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure, Strategy, Organization, and Style (45 minutes)
  • Mathematics: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry (60 minutes)
  • Reading: Prose Fiction, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences (35 minutes)
  • Science: Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints (35 minutes)
  • Writing (Optional): (30 minutes)

 

2017-2018 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

TEST DATE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD

October 28th, 2017

September 22nd, 2017

October 6th, 2017

December 9th, 2017

November 3rd, 2017

November 17th, 2017

February 10th, 2018

January 12th, 2018

January 19th, 2018

April 14th, 2018

March 9th, 2018

March 23rd, 2018

June 9th, 2018

May 4th, 2018

May 18th, 2018

July 14th, 2018

June 15th, 2018

June 22nd, 2018

*Testing will be held at PHS-CC

 

How do I register for the ACT test?

  • Students must sign-up on the ACT website (www.actstudent.org) by creating an ACT Student Web Account
  • The registration fee for the ACT Plus Writing is $58.50. The registration fee for the ACT No Writing is $42.50
  • Late Registration fee – additional $27.50
    • Registration Tip: At the time of registration student may indicate 4 colleges to which they would like their ACT score sent at no additional charge. We recommend that students take advantage of this service, as the cost is covered by the registration fee. If a student wishes to wait until after the test to send scores, the cost is $12 per test date/per report.
    • The student must upload a photo as part of their online registration:

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