ACT Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Should I take the ACT in 10th grade?
A: If you are planning on taking a Concurrent Enrollment class in 11th grade that requires an ACT score it is recommended that you take the ACT before registration opens for that semester. Common classes that require ACT scores are Math, English, and Chemistry.
Q: Is the ACT ever offered for free?
A: Yes, the ACT is offered for free 1 time for 11th grade students. This test will be given in March to 11th graders during a regular school day. Students who miss this test or opt out of this test day are not given the option to take it for free later. All other test dates must be paid for upon registration.
Q: What Concurrent Enrollment classes require an ACT score?
A: The following CE Classes require ACT Scores:
Math 1030 - Math ACT score of 21 or higher
Math 1040 - Math ACT score of 22 or higher
Math 1050 - Math ACT score of 23 or higher
English 1010 - English AND Reading ACT score of 17 or higher
English 2010 - Pass English 1010 OR English/Reading ACT score of 29 or higher
Chemistry 1110 - Math ACT score of 23 or higher