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About the ACT

The ACT has an English, Reading, Math and Science section.
In February 2005, an optional 30 minute essay was added. Some schools may require the essay, so be sure to ask before you take the test.

WHY TAKE IT?
Many colleges and universities accept it (be sure to check with your schools to see what tests they want)
HOW IS IT SCORED?
A composite score between 1 and 36 is given based on the average of 4 sections
HOW LONG IS IT?
Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes; but with the added 30 minute Writing Test, total testing time is 3 hours, 30 minutes
HOW TO REGISTER?
www.act.org

ENGLISH
75 multiple-choice questions
45 minute section
Examples of English Content
* Usage/Mechanics - Look out for modifying phrases followed by commas - is the noun being modified right after the comma? Misplaced modifiers are an example of a common tested element.
* Rhetorical Skills - The largest number of style errors stems from redundancy. Put simply, redundancy means saying the same thing twice. (Ex. Cheap and inexpensive gifts can be found in the shopping district)

MATH
60 multiple-choice questions
60 minute section
Examples of Math Content
* Pre and Elementary Algebra - Algebra is all about solving for an unknown quantity. The unknown is usually represented by a variable such as x or y. (Ex. 3x + 7 = 28)
* Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry - Some coordinate geometry questions can be solved by putting them into the format y = mx + b, where m is the slope of the line and b is the y intercept. Your calculator should be able to do this for you.
* Plane Geometry/Trigonometry - There are only four trig questions on the ACT. Two of these questions are among the easiest on the test, and you should plan to do them even if you never took trigonometry. Questions based on right triangle relationships (SOHCAHTOA) are frequently seen.

READING
40 multiple-choice questions
35 minute section
Examples of Reading Content
* Prose Fiction - Usually a short story or a selection from a short story or novel.
* Social Studies - Passages in this category cover a wide array of topics. Expect to run into subjects like anthropology, archaeology, business, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, education, geography, or history.
* Humanities - Film, language, literary criticism, music, philosophy, radio, TV, theater, personal essays, memoirs, architecture, art, and dance are all topics you may encounter on the Humanities passage.
* Natural Sciences - From astronomy to zoology, anything related to science would be used for this type of passage.

SCIENCE
40 multiple-choice questions
35 minute section
Examples of Science Content
* Data Representation - Expect to be tested on your ability to read graphs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations.
* Research Summaries - These passages are easy to spot; they have six questions attached to them. Questions deal with interpreting results and designing experiments.
* Conflicting Viewpoints - These passages typically present two or three conflicting viewpoints on a scientific phenomenon. Students are tested on their ability to understand, analyze, and compare alternate viewpoints and hypotheses.

WRITING
1 optional essay
30 minute section
*Essay Pointers - Essays need to have an opening, body, and conclusion. Be sure to leave yourself enough time.

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ABOUT THE SAT

The SAT is the test used by many colleges to help decide whether to admit students or not (along with GPA, transcript, recommendations, etc.).
Not all schools require the SAT.
We recommend that college bound students take it at least once.

Why Should I Take the SAT?
Most colleges require the SAT for admissions and may use it to award scholarships
How Long Is It? 
3 hours, 45 minutes                                                                     
How Is It Scored?  
There are 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.              
Each section is scored from 200 to 800. The lowest score you can get on the SAT is a 600; the highest score is 2400.                                                                  
How Do I Register to Take the SAT?  
Visit  www.collegeboard.com               

SAT Math Section                                                             
How many math questions are on the SAT?
There are 54 Math questions on the SAT. You'll have three math sections; 2, 25-minute sections and 1, 20-minute section.
What type of math questions are on the SAT?
The 54 questions are broken down into 2 question types: 44, multiple-choice, problem solving questions and 10, student produced grid-in questions.
What math concepts are tested on the SAT? 
Basic Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, and Geometry.

SAT Critical Reading
How many verbal questions are on the SAT?
There are 67 Critical Reading questions on the SAT. You'll have three sections; 2, 25-minute sections and 1, 20-minute section.
What type of verbal questions are on the SAT?
The 67 questions are broken down into 2 question types: Reading Comprehension and Sentence Completions

SAT Essay (Writing Section)
How many writing questions and essays are on the SAT?
There are 49 Grammar questions on the SAT. You'll have three sections; 1, 25-minute section, 1, 10-minute section, and 1, 25 minute essay.
What type of writing questions are on the SAT?
The 49 questions are broken down into 3 question types: Identifying Sentence Errors, Improving Sentences, and Improving Paragraphs. These question types test you on your grammar, word choice, and usage. You'll have 25 minutes to write an essay.