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Is the test timed?
What if I want to practice on my own?
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What if I want to practice on my own?
Nope. Not allowed.
You have to buy a book.
No practice is available.
There is an ACT website! Get started!
2
Is the test timed?
yes
no
3
Should I be in a good mood?
It is always helpful to be positive!
No. Studies show that angry people take better tests.
Why bother?
Only if your Mood Ring suggests it.
4
Where do we take the test?
at the Armory
right here are CIHS
at Isanti Intermediate School
at the Mall of America
5
I'm not going to college. Why take the test?
Because it is difficult.
To celebrate spring.
To have options. It is free, and helpful!
Because it is easy.
6
The average national score is 21.1. The average score in Minnesota is
22.8
20.1
21.5
23.5
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What do colleges use the test for?
To compare schools.
The alugh at the range of scores.
To train their professors.
To determine eligibility and scholarships.
8
Will the test hurt my GPA?
Yes, and your GPS.
No. It is not connected to your grades.
Yes, just because.
Yes, and your Graduation Year.
9
Should I bring pens and pencils?
Bring two #2 pencils. No pens.
Bring colored pencils.
Bring mechanical pencils.
Bring 5 pens.
10
Is there anything I can do to prepare?
Yes, practice on Family Connections/Naviance.
No, you are not allowed to prepare.
Whine.
11
Is the test free?
Yes, every time you take the test.
No. You have not paid already?
Yes, if you are over age 60.
Yes, but only on our test day
12
Can we bring food?
Yes, for the whole room!
Yes, and beverages.
No, sorry. Eat a good, filling breakfast.
Yes, microwaves and ovens are provided.
13
Is it free we retake the test?
No, unless you get %100 on the first test.
No, and it is $200 each time.
No, and the cost to you will be $56.60 to over $100.
Yes, as long as you are a student.
14
Are we done with our ACT preparations?
Yep. You are done.
Of course not! We will do more!
What is the ACT?
Yes, go to sleep.
15
How do colleges find out my score?
Exactly 7.
They don't.
Your score is sent to every college in the US
You'll select which colleges get your score.
16
Can we bring our phones?
You may bring your landline.
Yes, and turn the volume way up.
Yes, and you can phone a friend for help.
Nope. Not at all. leave it in your locker.
17
What is the lowest score that would be acceptable?
15.4
It depends on the score that your college requires.
What is the highest score that would be acceptable?
10,5
18
Why do we take the test?
To follow MN law and to have scores for college.
To pass the time.
To pick a job.
To see what subjects are fun.
19
There are five sections to the test: English, Science, a Writing Test, and
Math and Reading
Reading and Social Studies
Math
Math and Music
20
I know I can use a calculator for some parts. Can I just use my phone for that?
no, but you may use a friend's phone.
No phones. ACT approved calculator is allowed. See website.
You may use a landline.
No calculator use us allowed at all. Who told you that?
21
What is the ACT?
A test to help colleges determine admissions.
A musical
the All Cat Trolley
A flavor of chocolate.
22
What if I need to use the bathroom during the test?
You will be allowed to go. No problem.
Your test is ended.
Too bad!
You won't need to use the bathroom.
23
The English section is 45 minutes long and has ___________ questions.
33
100
20
75
24
The math section has 60 questions and is __________ minutes long.
90
45
200
60
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When will we take the ACT?
Whenever we feel like it.
May 1, 2017
March 2, 2017
June 5, 2017
26
The Reading & Science sections both are 35 minutes long, and they both have _____ questions.
75
10
40
100
