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Review of the ACT test: Facts and answers to FAQ's
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If you have unanswered questions and time is running out, you should:
Fill in only the even numbered questions.
Continuing trying to work out as many problems as you can
Fill in all blanks--a guess is always better than a blank
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What is the highest score you can receive on the ACT test?
1700
1200
36
21
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Where do I go to take the ACT?
You will be assigned a classroom when you check in
Your first hour
library
B202
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How can you prepare for the ACT?
ACT Question of the day
old tests examples from ACT practice books
ACT online prep
all of the above
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Prioritize questions into these three categories:
Hard, really hard, super duper hard
Now, Later, Never
Easy, Peazy, Lemon Squeezy
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TRUE OR FALSE: Plug in the answer choices to solve equations
False
True
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On the English test, you should:
Read? Who needs to read on an English test?
Read the whole paragraph--the context will help you
Never read the whole paragraph--it will only confuse you
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How soon can I see my scores?
immediately after the test
you don't see your scores, they are sent to the school
on average, about 2-3 weeks after the test
within 24-48 hours online
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It is best to cram the night before a test.
False
True
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What should you NOT bring with you to the ACT testing site?
a blanket in case it gets cold
a pen in case the pencil breaks or becomes dull
all of these
your cell phone to text your friends during breaks
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Trust your gut! How does this apply to the ACT?
You can get the answer by listening to your stomach growl
Staring at your navel will reveal the correct answer.
If you're 2nd guessing yourself--go with your first choice
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Which statement is true about the ACT test when compared to the SAT?
The ACT is an achievement test measuring your learning
The SAT is an all essay test
No difference between the two since colleges accept both
The SAT is scored the same as the ACT
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Why would a student retest?
all of these answers are correct
You don't think your score represent your abilities
students test twice, once as a junior & again as a senior
if you feel ill or have any problems during the test
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What do I need to bring to the ACT test?
calculator
no 2 pencils
Photo ID
all of the above
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When answering questions about a passage, it is best to...
Read the question first and then read the passage.
Guess the answer based on the title of the passage.
Read the whole passage first and then answer the question.
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What are the four subject areas tested?
English, Math, Reading and Humanities
English, Math, Reading and Psychology
English, Math, Reading, and Science
English, Math, Reading and Social Studies
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On the Science test, you can get most of the info you need from the:
Margins
Passages
Graphs
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After reading through the test, what should you do?
Re-read the whole test
Look for the easiest questions
Look for the hardest questions
Start guessing on all of the questions you don't know
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TRUE OR FALSE: On the English test, the best answer with the fewest words is usually correct
True
False
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What time do I need to be here for the ACT?
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
8:00
7:00 AM
