What is ACT?

The ACT (American College Test) was developed by the American College Testing Program. It consists of four multiple choice test areas: English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. The exam also includes an optional writing test. A maximum score is a 36.

A lot of colleges use ACT test scores (or SAT scores) as a standardized measuring stick to determine who gets admitted and who benefits from scholarships.

ACT Preparation Guide

Proper preparation is essential to ace the ACT exam.

1. Take the self-assessment ACT test, and then find out your specific weaknesses, concentrate on those areas first that you can exploit to increase your ACT test score
2. Take timed ACT practice tests as many as possible you can, and analyze the test results each time, focusing on those wrong answers
3. Because ACT is different with SAT, there is no penalty for wrong answers, feel free to guess if you do not know the answer
4. For the writing test, although it called optional, actually, most colleges do check the essays, so for you may be not an “optional”, it is must
5. Take the exam as early as possible to have opportunities to repeat the test and a better chance to apply to a college early, some colleges do show higher accepting rates for early applications
6. Visit the testing site before test day and pack a bag that includes a calculator, a silent watch, number 2 pencils and a snack
7. Have a good sleep the night before the test
8. Have a good breakfast with solid food in the morning of the test day