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Taking EXPLORE® is a great way to get a head start on the ACT and to make sure you’re on track for high school.EXPLORE also:■lets you know if you’re on track for college

■helps you choose high school courses that will get you ready for college

■helps you find careers that match your interests

■shows you the subjects in which you need to improve

■helps you see which subjects are most important for certain careers

EXPLOREEXPLORE, PLANPLAN, and the ACTACTEXPLORE is the first part of a testing system that goes on to include PLAN and the ACT.

Typically, students take EXPLORE in the 8th grade, PLAN in the 10th grade, and the ACT in the 11th grade.

All three test you in English, math, reading, and science. However, the material tested in each program gets more difficult.This is why the top scores are different.

Program Grade Level Composite Score Range

EXPLORE 8 and 9 1 to 25PLAN 10 1 to 32ACT 11 and 12 1 to 36

Subject Number of Questions How Long It Takes

English 40 30 minutes

Math 30 30 minutes

Reading 30 30 minutes

Science 28 30 minutes

Your skills in these subjects will make a big difference in school and, eventually, in your career.Once you know what each test covers, your EXPLORE test results can identify your academic strengths and needs.

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What Your Score Report Tells YouWhat Your Score Report Tells You

The EXPLORE Student Score Report gives information about your knowledge, skills, interests, and plans.

You can use this information as you plan your high school coursework and begin thinking about college and work.

Your report tells you how you did on the EXPLORE tests and how your scores compare to those of other

students across the nation.

It contains information about your educational and career plans, interests, and high school coursework plans.

The most important goal for YOURSELF at the end of high school is to have CHOICES and be able to make a decision that is best for YOU!