Hello Students!
Today's post will continue with the theme of looking at College acceptance tests that we started last week. Today we will look at the ACT.
We will be looking at what you as a student taking the test should expect, and whether or not it is the right test for you.
What is the ACT?
The ACT is a standardized test that colleges use to determine admission into their schools.
Students' scores on the ACT will determine, according to these colleges, if students are not only ready for college, but can be successful once they are admitted.
Unlike the SAT, which is focused more on critical thinking, the ACT's focus lies in content knowledge. It assess students' knowledge of their high school classes.
What should I expect to see on the test?
The ACT consists of four categories that will be tested: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. All four sections are multiple choice, but their is a an optional writing section of the ACT, but students' overall scores are not hurt if they choose not to take it.
How do I study for the ACT?
Just like we said with the SAT, the best way to do well on this test is to practice and to study. I would recommend grabbing a few ACT test guide books and take some online practice tests.
There are a variety of websites that offer tips and practice tests for students who are preparing fort the ACT. The most important site to visit is http://www.actstudent.org. This site offers students the ability to register for tests, take practice tests, and purchase test guides for the ACT.
The Princeton Review site, http://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test.aspx, also has a variety of tools to help students prepare for testing. I played around with the website and found fun options such as online classes, live classes and ACT parties.
In conclusion, I would recommend students who do feel strong about their content knowledge to take the ACT. This is not to say the ACT is better than the SAT, this is to say that students who feel that they have good understanding of their high school's content knowledge will do well on the ACT. Student who can think critically well excel on the SAT.
This is super helpful, I wish I had known the difference between the ACT and the SAT before I had taken a test. I feel like I took the wrong one for my skill set.
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