The American College Testing Assessment (ACT) is designed to test your skill levels in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. On the test, you will have 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete a variety of multiple choice questions divided into four sections—one for each tested subject area. The English, reading, and science sections each include several reading passages with anywhere from 5 to 15 questions per passage. The math section includes 60 questions-each with 5 possible answer choices. You will actually receive 12 separate scores on the ACT: 1 composite, 4 subject scores, and 7 sub-scores. However, the composite or scaled-score is the most important. It ranges from 1-36. Nearly half of all test takers fall in the 17-23 range.

To prepare for the ACT please visit the ACT website.

ACT also has a 30-minute Writing Test as an optional component to the ACT Assessment. Please be sure to contact the colleges you are applying to see if the writing portion of the ACT is required. For more information about the writing section please visit: http://www.act.org/aap/writing/index.html

Test Dates for 2008-2009
The ACT is offered nation-wide five times each year. Upcoming test dates are:

· October 25, 2008
· December 13, 2008
· February 7, 2009
· April 4, 2009
· June 13, 2009

What does my ACT score mean?
Colleges and universities look at your ACT test results when they consider you for admission. Below are “typical scores” and where you might fit at a college.

18-21 Liberal Schools
20-23 Traditional Schools
22-27 Selective Schools
27-31 Highly Selective Schools

How do I register?
It is best to register online for the ACT (http://www.act.org). To register with paper you can pick up a form in Student Services at RMHS. You are responsible for mailing your application and fee directly to ACT.