ACT
Description:
The ACT Test measures high school students' educational development and serves as a key indicator of college success. The multiple-choice exam covers mathematics, reading, English and science. An optional writing section evaluates a student's ability to plan and create an essay.
Format and Delivery:
The ACT Test is a paper and pencil test that lasts approximately four and a quarter hours without the essay and five hours with the essay. It is very important to bring plenty of sharpened #2 pencils and you may also bring a calculator, but it can not be a minicomputer, cell phone calculator or pocket organizer. Any calculator malfunctions are the responsibility of the examinee.
Type:
Admissions - undergraduate
Registration Process:
You will need to create your free ACT web account at www.actstudent.org
Test and Fees:
The registration fee for the ACT without the optional writing portion is $34. The fee with the optional writing portion is $49.50, however ACT may assess additional charges for late or standby registration, additional scores or any other irregularities. All payments need to be made through the ACT.
Retest Policies:
Students may retake the ACT Test as often as it is offered but no more than 12 times total. Admissions applications need only reflect the highest scores from each of the sub-tests.
Testing Schedule:
Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org for testing schedules.
Disability Services
Read the Registering for the ACT bulletin or check “Students with Disabilities” at www.actstudent.org to determine which form of testing accommodations you should request. Because advance arrangements are require, students requiring accommodations cannot test as standbys. Contact ACT Special Circumstances at 319-337-1851 for additional information