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Northridge High School ACT Preparation Northridge High School

What is the ACT? American College Test NOT an IQ test College Readiness/Preparation

Maybe I should take the SAT? Not necessary for in-state universities Check with any out-of-state university to see if it is needed Many universities will accept either test Both tests can be taken SAT must be taken at a university testing center (WSU or U of U) www.marchtosuccess.com for test prep

Scoring Scale of 1-36 Four separate tests: English Math Reading Science (Optional Writing) - Westminster is the only Utah college/university that requires the writing test

When to take the ACT? Spring of junior year As many times as it takes Last chance for scholarship competition: December of senior year ALL JUNIORS WILL TAKE THE ACT AT NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 27, 2018!

What’s a good score? Depends! GPA + ACT/SAT= index score Index score determines eligibility for academic scholarships and college/university admission.

WSU Index

Scholarship Key

ACT Registration ACTstudent.org ACT packets are available in Student Services REGISTRATION FOR THE FEBRUARY ACT WILL TAKE PLACE IN ADVISORY CLASSES.

Test Preparation Utahfutures.org actstudent.org act.org Shmoop.com Books and CDs Classes Private tutoring 10-15 hours of preparation recommended

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English 45 minutes Five passages 15 questions per passage Read a paragraph at a time Use process of elimination

Math 60 minutes 60 questions Pace yourself NEVER leave an ACT answer blank You can use a calculator, but don’t depend on it—use your brain! Check your answer

Reading 35 minutes 4 passages 10 questions per passage Read quickly Answer carefully Pace yourself—many don’t finish this section

Science 35 minutes 7 passages No calculators Use process of elimination

Writing Tips Not yet required for Utah universities (except Westminster) 30 minutes One essay question Teenage topic Extra $12 test charge Scored from 1-12

Questions?