What is the ACT?

• American College Test
• 4 sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and optional Writing portion
• Test scored out of a possible 36 points

When is the ACT?

• Exam will be offered to Alliance wide students on a Tuesday, September 27 to all juniors

Format of the Day

• All Juniors are testing
• Test will take around 4 hours
• Special schedule

Why are we taking it?

• To get into college!
• Exam is designed to measure your college readiness in each section

What factors do universities consider most when deciding on who to admit to their university?

University average ACT Scores

• UCLA-29, UCB-30, UCI-25, UCSB-28
• CSULA-24, CSULB-25, Cal Poly Pomona-26, CSUF-24
• LMU-27, UOregon-26, Stanford-32, Harvard-32

SAT v ACT

• Science difference
• ACT challenging questions in straightforward manner
• SAT simple questions in confusing manner
• Calculator usage
• Scoring and sections (400-1600 points 52 reading, 44 writing and language and 20 Math questions 38 calculator MC) 3 hours long

Preparation for the exam

• ACT Aspire
• ACT Saturday prep @ Bloomfield
• College Prep Courses
• Overall Bloomfield
• Visit http://www.act.org

The Night Before

• Get sufficient sleep
• Set multiple alarms
• Organize everything
• Relax

Questions