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College Admissions Testing
Megan PhillipsEndeavor Academics
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The ACT
• Four sections:• English• Math• Reading• Science
• Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36.• Four sections averaged for composite score out of
36.• The national average for each section is roughly 21
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The ACT Timeline and Section Breakdown
English Math Reading Science Essay
45 Minutes 60 Minutes 35 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes
75 Questions 60 Questions 40 Questions 40 Questions 1 Essay Prompt
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ACT English
Usage/Mechanics• Asks students to evaluate:
• Punctuation• Grammar and Syntax• Sentence Structure
Rhetorical Skills• Asks students to evaluate:
• Writing Strategy• Organization• Style
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ACT Math
Mathematics skills typically acquired through 11th grade:• Arithmetic• Algebra I & II • Geometry• Trigonometry
Important Tips• Questions are arranged by order of difficulty.• Only four trigonometry problems appear on the test.
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ACT Reading
Section Structure and Passage Types• Prose Fiction• Social Science• Humanities• Natural Sciences
Important Tips• Tests reading comprehension in a multiple-choice format.• No vocabulary study necessary. • Routine practice to ensure proper speed and timing is
necessary.
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ACT Science
Three passage formats:• Data Representation (graphs & tables)• Research Summaries (descriptions of related
experiments)• Conflicting Viewpoints (expressions of related
hypotheses or inconsistent viewpoints)
Important Tips:• Only basic knowledge of scientific terms and concepts
needed.• Section tests a student’s ability to quickly retrieve
information, not memorize data.
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ACT Essay
Writing composition skills:• Well-developed point of view• Consideration of given perspectives• Use of specific examples• Sentence structure • Cogent essay structure
Important Tips:•The ACT essay is scored separately from the remainder of the exam.•Section tests a student’s ability to take a position and defend the position with relevant reasons and examples.
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Changes to the ACT
• Expanded reporting categories-2016– STEM, English Language Arts, College Readiness
indicator, Test Complexity indicator
• Essay Changes-Fall 2015– 4 scores: ideas and analysis, development and
support, organization, language use– 3 perspectives
• Online testing-pilot in 2014, expanding in 2015
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ACT Wrap-Up
• General Summary • The ACT is a 5-section test.• Assesses a student’s ability to work quickly over lengthy
periods.
• For Further Information visit http://www.actstudent.org
• ACT Test Dates: Saturdays in…• Fall: September, October, December• Spring: February, April, June
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Which test(s) should I take?
• Take practice tests.
• Choose one test type (ACT or SAT current version or SAT new version).
• Consider your college list, particularly when deciding whether to take SAT Subject Tests.
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SAT ACT
2380-2400 36
2290-2370 35
2220-2280 34
2140-2210 33
2080-2130 32
2020-2070 31
1980-2010 30
1920-1970 29
1860-1910 28
1800-1850 27
SAT ACT
1740-1790 26
1680-1730 25
1620-1670 24
1560-1610 23
1510-1550 22
1450-1500 21
1390-1440 20
1330-1380 19
1270-1320 18
1210-1260 17
SAT to ACT Conversion
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When should I test?
• What was your sophomore year PSAT score?
• What is your junior year extracurricular schedule like?
• Unique to this year: which SAT format is a better fit for you?
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• SAT Test Months• Fall: October, November, December• Spring: January, March, May, June
• ACT Test Months• Fall: September, November, December• Spring: February, April, June
Testing Timeline
Junior Year
Senior Year
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Should I Prep?
• What are your current scores?
• What are the average scores at schools on your list?
• How do your grades compare to the average GPA of admitted students?
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How should I prep?
• Do you have the time and discipline to self study?
Use real practice exams.
• If not, is your schedule flexible enough for a group class?
Group classes tend to be best for students with average starting scores.
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Trends We’re Noticing
• Students are prepping earlier.
• ACT is significantly more popular this year.
• Students take official tests 2+ times.
• More families are choosing tutoring.
• More students are using accommodations.
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Please feel free to reach out with questions!
Megan Phillips
512-222-7281