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Review of the ACT test: Facts and answers to FAQ's
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Where do I go to take the ACT?
You will be assigned a classroom when you check in
library
Your first hour
B202
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What time do I need to be here for the ACT?
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
7:30 AM
8:00
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On the English test, you should:
Read the whole paragraph--the context will help you
Never read the whole paragraph--it will only confuse you
Read? Who needs to read on an English test?
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What do I need to bring to the ACT test?
calculator
all of the above
Photo ID
no 2 pencils
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TRUE OR FALSE: On the English test, the best answer with the fewest words is usually correct
False
True
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How can you prepare for the ACT?
old tests examples from ACT practice books
ACT online prep
ACT Question of the day
all of the above
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When answering questions about a passage, it is best to...
Guess the answer based on the title of the passage.
Read the question first and then read the passage.
Read the whole passage first and then answer the question.
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Which statement is true about the ACT test when compared to the SAT?
No difference between the two since colleges accept both
The SAT is scored the same as the ACT
The ACT is an achievement test measuring your learning
The SAT is an all essay test
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Why would a student retest?
You don't think your score represent your abilities
if you feel ill or have any problems during the test
all of these answers are correct
students test twice, once as a junior & again as a senior
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If you have unanswered questions and time is running out, you should:
Fill in all blanks--a guess is always better than a blank
Fill in only the even numbered questions.
Continuing trying to work out as many problems as you can
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TRUE OR FALSE: Plug in the answer choices to solve equations
False
True
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It is best to cram the night before a test.
True
False
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What are the four subject areas tested?
English, Math, Reading and Humanities
English, Math, Reading, and Science
English, Math, Reading and Social Studies
English, Math, Reading and Psychology
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How soon can I see my scores?
immediately after the test
on average, about 2-3 weeks after the test
within 24-48 hours online
you don't see your scores, they are sent to the school
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What should you NOT bring with you to the ACT testing site?
a blanket in case it gets cold
your cell phone to text your friends during breaks
a pen in case the pencil breaks or becomes dull
all of these
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Prioritize questions into these three categories:
Now, Later, Never
Easy, Peazy, Lemon Squeezy
Hard, really hard, super duper hard
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On the Science test, you can get most of the info you need from the:
Passages
Graphs
Margins
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Trust your gut! How does this apply to the ACT?
Staring at your navel will reveal the correct answer.
You can get the answer by listening to your stomach growl
If you're 2nd guessing yourself--go with your first choice
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After reading through the test, what should you do?
Look for the hardest questions
Re-read the whole test
Start guessing on all of the questions you don't know
Look for the easiest questions
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What is the highest score you can receive on the ACT test?
36
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1700
1200
