ACT

 Students will need to take the ACT for college entrance as well as scholarship opportunities.  While the ACT may be taken at any time, the 11th-grade year is typically when students take the exam.  Please see below for the 2024-2025 state and district test dates when students will have the opportunity to take the ACT, ACT WorkKeys or Pre-ACT on campus during the school day for free.  In addition, ACT offers several national testing dates each year.  The national ACT (Saturday test) is given on the Haughton High School campus during the months of September, October, December, and April. 

ACT Fee Waivers

ACT fee waivers are available for the national test dates to 11th and 12th-grade students who meet the economic need eligibility requirement.  ACT Fee Waivers can be obtained from Mrs. Stallcup in A174 or by e-mail request.  Eligible students may receive a maximum of four (4) waivers.  Waivers cover the exam fee, late registration fee (if applicable), and include a free 6-month subscription to the Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan, a $159 value.

APRIL 5th ACT® NATIONAL TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28th

Please register by this deadline to avoid late fees.  Late registration will be available through March 16th, but late fees will apply.  

All registrations for Saturday National ACT Test Dates must be completed online with ACT.  Click the link below for more information.

Registration Info 

2024-2025 Test Dates (National)

Students must go to https://my.act.org/ to register for national test dates.  

The school code for Haughton High School is 191170.  Make sure you send your scores to the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (code 1595) if you are trying to qualify for TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) awards.

Get Prepared

Haughton High School students have access to the IXL learning platform.  IXL offers personalized study plans for the ACT.  Students can enter their scores from a previous or practice test, and IXL creates a personalized study plan that guides each student to the specific concepts they need to review to boost their scores.

Get Started:

• Login to Clever at https://clever.com/in/bossier or use the Clever SSO link on the HHS homepage.

• Login using your @bossierstudents Google Credentials

• Select the IXL icon in the Clever dashboard

• Select the Learning link at the top and choose Test prep from the Skill plans list.

• Choose the drop-down arrow next to ACT and select Create your own study plan.

Haughton High School students have access to Albert.io to assist them with preparing for the ACT.

To log in to Albert.io 

• Login to Clever at https://clever.com/in/bossier or use the Clever SSO link on the HHS homepage.

• Login using your @bossierstudents Google Credentials

• Once logged in, select the Library link at the top.  Choose your course from the list of High School subject areas on the left.  

• Select "Test Prep" to access all High School Test prep content.  Practice questions are available for individual use, but the assessments must be assigned by a teacher.

ACT Academy is a free online learning tool that includes test practice resources designed to help students master the skills they need to improve their ACT scores and succeed in college and career. Here’s how it works:

1. Create an account @ act.org/academy

2. Explore resources for K–12 subjects or for ACT prep

3. Take quizzes on targeted subjects to test your knowledge. An official ACT practice test is also included.

4. Track your scores and practice on the areas you need help in

5. Check in daily and follow the recommended steps for improvement

Go to act.org/academy to create a FREE account!

Other Free Online Resources

For Official Practice & Familiarization:

• • ACT.org: This is the official source! They offer:

    • Free full-length practice tests (including the writing prompt)

    • Official subject guides with practice questions

    • Test-taking strategies

    • Link to ACT.org Free Prep

  • Official ACT Prep Guide: While the full guide is a purchase, sometimes you can find excerpts or older editions available online for free.

For Comprehensive Prep & Personalized Feedback:

• • Khan Academy: Though focused on the SAT, many of the concepts and strategies are applicable to the ACT, especially in math and reading. They offer:

    • Video lessons

    • Practice exercises

    • Personalized progress tracking

    • Link to Khan Academy

  • Kaplan: They provide:

    • Free half-length practice test with real ACT questions

    • ACT pop quizzes for quick practice

    • Question of the day emails

    • Link to Kaplan Free ACT Prep

  • The Princeton Review: Offers:

    • Free full-length practice test

    • Free online courses on testing strategies

    • Link to The Princeton Review Free ACT Prep 

For Targeted Practice & Review:

• • Magoosh: Offers:

    • Free ACT practice questions with video explanations

    • Blog with detailed study tips and schedules

    • PDFs for full-length practice tests

    • Link to Magoosh ACT Prep

  • Union Test Prep: A good source for:

    • Free ACT practice tests organized by section

    • Answer keys and scoring guides

    • Link to Union Test Prep ACT

Important Notes:

• Mix and Match: Don't rely on just one resource. Use a combination of official materials, practice tests, and targeted review to create a well-rounded study plan.

• Identify Your Needs: Figure out your strengths and weaknesses early on. This will help you focus your study time effectively.

• Practice Regularly: Consistency is key! Set aside dedicated time each week to work on ACT prep.

• Simulate Test Conditions: When taking practice tests, try to recreate the actual test environment as much as possible (time yourself, minimize distractions, etc.).