What do I need to know about the act?

The ACT measures the academic knowledge and skills you should have acquired in a standard high school curriculum. It includes four multiple-choice tests: English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The entire test is two hours and 55 minutes long. An optional 40-minute writing test may be required by some colleges.

How does Act work?

How do ACT scores work? On the ACT, you gain points for correct answers, and you don’t lose points for incorrect answers. You’ll receive a separate score for each section of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional). These scores are averaged into your “composite score.”

Who needs to take act?

Most colleges require the ACT or SAT. Almost all will accept either test, so you don’t necessarily need to take the ACT. Furthermore, some schools have test-optional admissions policies now. However, some states do require the ACT for high school graduation.

How many times should you take the ACT?

More specifically, how many times should you take the ACT? Generally, the magic number is between one and three times. Most students will maximize their ACT scores by taking it twice. Of course, if you’re happy with your score the first time, you don’t need to take the ACT again!