ACT Test

What is the ACT?

The ACT, an exam created by ACT Inc, is designed to test high school curriculum. This test is accepted by every college and university and the score can be used to earn scholarships. It is one that has been gaining more popularity than the SAT.

The Content of the ACT

The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math and Science, as well as an optional writing portion. This test uses a scale that ranges from 1-36

English

75 multiple–choice questions
45 minutes
Tests grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and rhetorical skills

Math

60 multiple–choice questions
60 minutes
Algebra I and II, geometry, and some trigonometry

Reading

40 multiple–choice questions
35 minutes
Four passages (prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and natural sciences) with 10 questions per passage

Science

40 multiple–choice questions
35 minutes
Questions on science-based passages presented with graphs, charts, tables and research summaries

Writing (Essay)

Writing test is optional*

1 essay
40 minutes

Test Costs

Registration fee ranges from $34 - $49.50

Test Dates

ACT Test Dates

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