Admission-Tests ACT Exam (American College Testing: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) Detailed Information
The
ACT (American College Testing Assessment) assess a student's knowledge in English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. The test is administered by the American College Testing Program and it consists of four tests 35-40 minutes long.
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Specifically, the American College Test was created to test college bound students cumulative knowledge in four different subjects: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. This multiple choice based test, which is usually administered in the south, is known for testing a student’s ability to recall formulas and fundamentals from the aforementioned subjects as well as a student’s ability to solve graphs. Students are graded on a scale of one (lowest) to thirty-six (highest) in each of these four categories. The four sub-scores recorded from these four respective topics are then averaged together for a composite score that is looked at upon universities for various purposes such as acceptance, scholarship qualification and then eventually class placement. This assessment does not penalize students for having incorrect answers as only correct answers affect the scoring. According to Mary Beth Marklein of USA Today, the national composite test score average in 2004 was 20.9, as a record number of test takers (1.2 million) were recorded. She also reported that in 2004, students tested higher in the reading section of the assessment (21.3), despite rants that the allotted time for this portion of the test is too short. The lower composite test scores throughout the years have created many jobs in preparing for the
ACT. Test centers have been developed nationwide, and companies such as Kaplan offer strategies to taking the
ACT along with pr
ACTice tests (which are
ACTual
ACT tests administered throughout the years). According to the
ACT official website, the test is given on six dates a year, at hundreds of locations, and students can take the test as many times as they desire, as the highest score is the only looked at determining acceptance. The traditional format of the
ACT will now feature a writing assessment starting in October 2005 that tests students abilities to write a short essay (www.
ACT.org).
The residual
ACT usually is administered to prospective students of selective admissions programs at the school you are applying to. The test is given at least once a month, from September through the following February. Applicants must register in person for this test in Testing Services at least one week in advance. The fee is $40. Scores are sent to the student within 7-10 business days; however, these scores will not transfer to and are not accepted by other institutions. Examinees wishing to retest must wait 60 days between residual
ACT tests. A photo ID is required at the time of the test. Calculators acceptable for the test will be checked at that time.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Residual
ACT (
ACT-R) is an institutional administration of the National
ACT given to prospective Arkansas Tech students who have been in school during the previous three (3) years. These tests are graded by Arkansas Tech in accordance with the procedures set forth by
ACT, and scores will be available by 9:00 a.m. on the day after the test. Do not forget to bring a picture ID with you on the day that you test.
COST:
1 or more sections: $29.00 (ex
ACT cash only, no checks)
* Students who cancel or are absent for their scheduled date without providing at least 24 hours notice will forfeit their testing deposit.
TESTING SCHEDULE:
The Residual
ACT is given at 8:00 a.m. several times during each academic school year. Students should arrive at the testing center by 7:50 a.m. See the following page for test dates for this academic school year.
REGISTRATION:
Students must come by the office and pay $29.00 in cash in order to register for a test date. If the student lives out of the area, it is acceptable to fax information and send in a money order. Students must also complete the test registration before coming to the office.
SCORES:
Residual
ACT scores are good for Arkansas Tech ONLY and will not transfer to any other college or university. Any student who plans to transfer from Tech should take the national
ACT and not the Residual
ACT.
WAIT TIME BETWEEN TESTS:
Students who take the R-
ACT must wait a minimum of 60 days before they can take it again.
STUDY GUIDES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A sample
ACT test is available in each National
ACT registration packet. If a student would like additional study aids, direct him/her to the library or his/her nearest bookstore.
