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ABOUT THE TEST
ABOUT THE TEST
The ACT assessment helps colleges determine how well students are prepared for college. Colleges use the ACT scores for student admissions, advising, and placement. Visit the official ACT website here
The ACT is taken across 4 primary subject areas, with an optional Writing portion.
NOTE: Even though the writing portion is optional, we strongly recommend taking the Writing portion of the exam if you have chosen to test, especially if it is your first time testing.
The ACT is a total of 3 hours and 35 mins
with Writing. Breakdown of times for each subject area:
English: 45 mins
Math: 60 mins
Reading: 35 mins
Science: 35 mins
Writing (optional): 40 mins
In order, the subject areas are:
English - 75 multiple choice questions
Math - 60 multiple choice questions
Reading - 40 multiple choice questions
Science - 40 multiple choice questions
Writing (optional)
Total score range: 1-36
Each section uses a scale of 1-36. Your total score is the average of your four section scores. The optional Writing section uses a scale of 2-12 and does not count toward your final score
Minnesota's state universities generally require a composite score of 21 or higher for admission. The highest possible ACT score is 36. Nationally, 60 percent of U.S. graduating class took the ACT test.
More information about ACT testing in MN can be found on the MN Office of Higher Education website.
ACT TESTING FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
ACT TESTING FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS
All 11th grade students and 12th grade students that have not previously taken the ACT, have the option of taking the exam for free at Osseo Area Learning Center. Registration prior to the testing date is required to take the exam. Registration information will be shared with all eligible students.
Students can access their ACT score reports by logging into their MyACT account.
If students have already taken the free ACT exam provided by the school, but they would like to retake the exam, then they can register on ACT.org. The testing and registration dates are listed below.
Practice and preparing for the ACT
Practice and preparing for the ACT
Here are some resources to help prepare to take the ACT Exam
Here are some resources to help prepare to take the ACT Exam
ACT Score Reports
ACT Score Reports
Students can view their ACT scores by logging into their MyACT account.
ACT National Testing Dates
ACT National Testing Dates
If a student would like to take the ACT again, you will need to know your ACT ID Number. This information can be found on the top center of your score report that was mailed to your home. For more information and to register for the ACT, CLICK HERE.
ACT Test Fee per Test Option
ACT Test Fee per Test Option
ACT (No Writing or Science) $68
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register click here for college codes)
ACT full exam $97
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register click here for college codes)
Additional Fees
All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.
Questions?
Questions?
279Online Students: Please contact Andrea Dorn with any questions: DornA@district279.org
OALC Students: Please contact Hannah Schmiesing with any questions: SchmiesingH@district279.org
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