1. Northridge High School
ACT Preparation
Northridge High School

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

3. 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)
for test prep

4. 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

5. 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!

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

7. WSU Index

8. Scholarship Key

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

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

11. Shmoop—Sign Up TODAY!

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

13. 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

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

15. Science 35 minutes 7 passages No calculators
Use process of elimination

16. 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

17. Questions?