What does the ACT look like? English- 75 questions (45 minutes) Math- 60 questions (60 minutes) Reading- 40 questions (35 minutes) Science- 40 questions (35 minutes)
You only need a 60% to get a 27 English- 75 questions (45 minutes) ◦ Answer 45 questions correctly Math- 60 questions (60 minutes) ◦ Answer 36 questions correctly Reading- 40 questions (35 minutes) ◦ Answer 24 questions correctly Science- 40 questions (35 minutes) ◦ Answer 24 questions coreectly
Scoring Points are NOT deducted for wrong answers The points you earn are your collective right answers tallied
What to expect on test day? 2 hours 55 minutes of testing ◦ Practice sitting for this long while you use the Shmoop website doing practice exams back to back 215 questions Multiple choice Uncomfortably quiet test environment
Tips Bring extra pencils that are sharpened Expect the proctor to be strict Know what behaviors are prohibited so you don’t get kicked out Stay calm Eat breakfast and bring a snack for the break
Tips Practice as much as you can Guess intelligently Mark up your test booklet Answer every question Leave your phone at home or in your car Stay positive, it’s a long morning!!
Purpose To show ready you are to take college classes
Come Prepared Admission ticket that you printed out after you registered for the test Photo ID No. 2 pencils Calculator (an authorized one)