Administered by an organization of the same name, ACT measures knowledge, understanding and skills that you acquired in your school. The exam lasts for 3 hours and 35 minutes. It consists of 4 sections—English, Mathematics, Reading and Science, and one optional Essay section. Final score is an average of 4 sections and is reported on a scale of 1-36.The ACT is a computer-based standardized test that is required to be taken by applicants who are interested in seeking admission to colleges in the United States.
ACT Preparation Program Highlights
Section | Number of questions | Time (minutes) | Score Range | Average score (2020) | College Readiness Benchmark | Content |
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English | 75 | 45 | 1–36 | 19.9 | 18 | Usage/mechanics and rhetorical skills |
Mathematics | 60 | 60 | 1–36 | 20.2 | 22 | Pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, elementary trigonometry, reasoning, and problem-solving |
Reading | 40 | 35 | 1–36 | 21.2 | 22 | Reading comprehension |
Science | 40 | 35 | 1–36 | 20.6 | 23 | Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving |
Optional Writing Test (not included in composite score) | 1 essay prompt | 40 | 1–12 | 6.4 | Writing skills | |
Composite | 1–36 | 20.6 | Average (mean) of all section scores except Writing |
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