ACT
AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT)
The ACT is a national college admissions exam that consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. ACT results are accepted by most four-year college and universities in the U.S.
Register online at:
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Registration Information and Practice at: http://www.actstudent.org
ACT Facts:
How often is it offered?
7 times per year
ACT Test (no writing) = $66.00
ACT Test (w/ writing) = $91.00
Late Registration Fee = $36.00
The registration fee includes the test, a score report for you, and score reports for up to four colleges (if college codes are provided at registration). Additional score reports are available at a cost of $18.00 each.
How long is the test?
3 hours + 40 minutes if you choose to do the essay
What's on the test?
English (75 questions in 45 minutes)
Math (60 questions in 60 minutes)
Reading (40 questions in 35 minutes)
Science (40 questions in 35 minutes)
Optional Writing Test (1 prompt in 40 minutes)
How is it scored?
1-36 for each section, averaged together for a composite score ranging from 1-36
Understanding your scores: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/understanding-your-scores.html
Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
No
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