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ACT Preparation. Northridge High School Counseling Department. What is the ACT?. American College Test NOT an IQ test College Readiness/Preparation. Maybe I should take the SAT?. Not necessary for in-state universities Check with any out-of-state university to see if it is needed - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ACT Preparation
Northridge High School
Counseling Department
What is the ACT?
American College TestNOT an IQ testCollege Readiness/Preparation
Maybe I should take the SAT?
Not necessary for in-state universitiesCheck with any out-of-state university to
see if it is neededMany universities will accept either testBoth tests can be takenSAT must be taken at a university testing
center (WSU or U of U)www.marchtosuccess.com for test prep
ACT vs. SAT
Football vs. BasketballSAT has a penalty for guessingSAT has a vocabulary sectionSAT requires the writing sectionUnanswered questions on the ACT are
automatically marked wrong - use educated guesses if needed
Scoring
Scale of 1-36Four separate tests:
EnglishMathReadingScience (Optional Writing) - Westminster is the only
Utah college/university that requires the writing test
When to take the ACT?
Spring of junior yearAs many times as it takesLast chance for scholarship competition:
December of senior yearALL JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE ACT AT
NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 3, 2015
What’s a good score?
Depends!GPA + ACT/SAT= index scoreIndex score determines eligibility for
academic scholarships and college/university admission.
ACT Registration
ACTstudent.orgACT packets are available in Student
ServicesREGISTRATION FOR THE MARCH
ACT WILL TAKE PLACE IN ADVISORY CLASSES IN FEBRUARY!
Test Preparation
Utahfutures.orgactstudent.orgact.orgBooks and CDsClassesPrivate tutoring10-15 hours of preparation
recommended
Available Classes:
Kaplan: $700 +Sylvan Learning Center: $595 +U of U: $220 +Online – utahfutures.org: free
English Tips
45 minutesFive passages15 questions per passageRead a paragraph at a timeContext, context, context!Use process of elimination
Math Tips
60 minutes60 questionsPace yourselfNEVER leave an ACT answer blankUse calculators with your brainUse number common senseShow your work Check your answer
Reading Tips
35 minutes4 passages10 questions per passageRead quicklyAnswer carefullyPace yourself—many don’t finishRead actively
Science Tips
Watch fatigue35 minutes7 passagesNo calculatorsUse process of eliminationUse testing confidenceGet answers from test
Writing Tips
Not yet required for Utah universities (except Westminster)
30 minutesOne essay questionTeenage topicExtra $12 test chargeScored from 1-12
Questions?