What is the ACT
What does ACT stand for?
American College Testing
How long is does the ACT Test Take?
4 hour long test, including break times.
This led to the creation of Standardized testing as a way to navigate different applicants.
Widespread university attendance
True or False: College Track is no longer preparing students for these test due to new test policies regarding ACT/SAT
False
What is the ACT?
Multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by an ACT instructor.
True or False. The writing section is optional.
True.
Who is the founder of the ACT?
Everett Franklin Lindquist
This refers to the CSU and UC current policy referring to ACT/SAT testing
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What grading rule separates the ACT from the SAT?
No penalty for guessing
What is the highest score you can earn?
36
What was the goal for the ACT as an alternative to the SAT?
Not just test cognitive reasoning; it would test information actually learned in school.
2
Why are high scores important?
The higher your scholar's scores are the more options for attending and paying for college will be available for them towards their college choice.
How many different subjects are tested in the ACT
5! Math, English, reading, writing, science
The ACT was the first standardized test to include this section on test
A science section.
How many practice exams will you take during your time with CT?
4 practice test
What is the purpose of the ACT?
To determine and measure your scholar's academic readiness for college in comparison to other applicants.
What does the college readiness benchmark mean?
Minimum ACT test scores required for students to have a reasonable chance of success in first-year credit-bearing college courses at the typical college.
True or False: The ACT does not have similar problems to the SAT in terms of the achievement gap and its questionable non-profit status
False
Programs CT has teamed up with to help prepare you for the exam by collecting data and monitor your progress.
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