| The ACT is a national college admission | | | | important to prepare carefully before taking |
| examination that consists of subject area | | | | the exam.The best preparation for the ACT is |
| tests in English, mathematics, reading, and | | | | taking a solid high school program that |
| science with an optional writing exam.The ACT | | | | includes courses in English, math, science, |
| includes 215 multiple-choice questions and | | | | and social studies and taking your school |
| takes approximately three hours and 30 | | | | work seriously.But it's also true that |
| minutes to complete with breaks (or just over | | | | attitude, emotion, and physical state may |
| four hours if taking the Writing Test). | | | | influence performance. So start preparing |
| Actual testing time is two hours and 55 | | | | early and know what to expect on the test |
| minutes (plus 30 minutes for the Writing | | | | day. Read all the information in the |
| Test).ACT results are accepted by all U.S. | | | | registration packet and take the complete |
| colleges and universities. The basic | | | | practice test included.On test day itself |
| registration fee includes score reports for | | | | make sure to:~ Carefully read the |
| up to four college choices for which a valid | | | | instructions on the cover of the test |
| code is listed at time of registration.The | | | | booklet. |
| ACT can be an important factor in college | | | | |
| education. Not only is it an important | | | | ~ Read the directions for each section |
| criteria for admission to most universities | | | | carefully. |
| but some degree programs also use scores to | | | | |
| determine admission. For these reasons it is | | | | ~ Read each question carefully. |