The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions. The ACT consists of 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing (optional). Each section is scored on a range from 1 to 36, and has two subsection scores, which range from 1 to 18. The ACT is three hours and 25 minutes long. It offers some special accommodations for students with learning disabilities. For more information, go to www.ACT.com.

A Few Things To Keep In Mind

The SAT and ACT are markedly different tests. The content covered is dramatically different, as are the methods used to score the tests. Many families have inquired if our SAT course will sufficiently prepare students for the ACT. The answer, unfortunately, is no. Because the tests are so different, the strategies employed are also very different, even contradicting one another in some areas. It is also important that students not prepare for both tests simultaneously, as the different approaches are easily confused.