helpful tips for taking the act test
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Helpful Tips For Taking The ACT TestHelpful Tips For Taking The ACT Test
SummarySummary The maximum score on the ACTACT is a 36. Out of the 1.8 million students who take the test every
year, only about 1,000 get the highest possible ACTACT score.
This elusive perfect score places you at the top of millions of high school students and can be a big boost to your college applications.
IntroductionIntroduction A score of 30 or higher is considered desirable by
many colleges, and can increase your chances of receiving scholarships as well as being accepted into some of the most prestigious universities.
I personally recommend Y2 Academy as the best ACT Test Preparation classes where you can get your desired score.
Some quick helpful tips Some quick helpful tips for taking the ACT Test:for taking the ACT Test:
Learn the section directions now. Use the time saved during the test to work on
questions. Answer easy questions first. Mark skippedMark skipped questions in your exam book so you
can quickly return to them later. Guess...if you can eliminate at least one choice. You can write in the test book: cross out wrong
answers; do scratch work.
Avoid stray marks on the answer sheet. A machine scores your test and can't distinguish
between a correct answer and a careless doodle. Easy questions usually precede hard ones.Easy questions usually precede hard ones. Mark only one answer per question. Skip any question if you haven't the faintest idea
about the answer. You don't lose points.You don't lose points.
Understand the scoring! You get a point for a right answer.
There is no deduction for omitted answers or for wrong answers.
However, filling in each questionfilling in each question with even a guess is better than leaving the answer grid blank.
Keep checking that you are placing your answer in the correct section and number on the answer sheet.
Don't spend too much time on any one question. You should spend only seconds on the easiest
questions, and hesitate to spend more than 1-2 minutes on even the hardest ones.
Remember that the ACTACT consists of a series of small, timed, mini-tests.
Keep track of the time you're allotted for each one and how much time remains.
Bring a watch to the test center. You can't be guaranteed that there'll be a working
clock there. Don't change an answer unless you're sure you
made an error. Read the words in the question carefully. Be sure to
answer the question asked and not the question you recall from a practice test.
Know the Question Types to Expect on the ACT * 19 analogies * 19 sentence completion * 40 reading comprehension * 35 math multiple-choices * 15 quantitative comparisons * 10 student-produced responses.
General quick stepsGeneral quick stepsfor preparing for the Test :for preparing for the Test :
Study the subject of English very carefully. You will be allowed 45 minutes to complete the
English portion of your ACTACT test, which consists of 75 questions about punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, strategy, organization and style.
Step 1 :Step 1 :
Make sure your math skills are up to par. The ACT test includes 60 questions that must be
answered in 60 minutes. Each question is based on 11th grade math. Actstudent.org Actstudent.org suggests memorizing only basic
formulas, since complex formulas will not be used on the test.
Step 2 :Step 2 :
Brush up on your skills in science, including your understanding of scientific interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem solving.
The test includes 35 questions, which must be answered in a 40 minute time frame.
Step 3 :Step 3 :
Practice your reading comprehension, including your referring and reasoning skills.
The reading portion of the ACT test consists of 40 questions that must be answered in 35 minutes.
Step 4 :Step 4 :
Practice your writing skills if you choose to take this optional portion of the test.
The test measures the basic writing and composition skills that should have been taught in your high school English classes.
You will have 30 minutes to complete this portion of the test.
Step 5 :Step 5 :
Pack all the supplies you will need to take to the testing center.
These supplies usually include a photo ID, your test admission ticket, several number 2 pencils, erasers and a calculator.
Step 1 :Step 1 :
Step 2 :Step 2 : Get as much rest as you can the night before the
test. Most people operate better when they are well-
rested.
Eat a satisfying breakfast. Because the test takes about four hours to complete,
you are likely to become very hungry if you do not eat beforehand.
Step 3 :Step 3 :
Arrive to the testing center on time. You will not be allowed to take the test if you are
late.
Step 4 :Step 4 :
