About The ACT

The ACT test is designed to measure the knowledge gained by a student in the classroom. Much like the SAT, the ACT test provides colleges with a nationally standardized measurement of just how much the student has learned. It helps the colleges compare a student in Pasadena, California with one in Lexington, Kentucky on a head to head basis. This site, About-ACT-Prep.com, has been created to present information on the ACT, and to help students improve their score on the test.

Overview of the ACT Test

The ACT test consists of five major sections:

• ACT English Test
• ACT Mathematics Test
• ACT Reading Test
• ACT Science Test
• ACT Writing Test

Each of these sections are designed to test the students mastery of the course material that they should have learned through the 11th grade. Other than the ACT Writing test, which requires the student to write a short essay, all sections are multiple choice. The ACT test is given five times a year between September and June.

Students generally take the ACT test in the Spring of their Junior year, or in the Fall or their Senior year. Students who take the test in the Spring of their Junior year have an advantage, because they can see where they have room to improve, and can take the test again in the Fall. In addition, a strong score on the ACT in their Junior year enables them to pursue early admissions at many colleges and universities.

ACT prep work can take many forms. Students can prep for the test by taking practice tests and/or seeking tutorial help. ACT tutors can help a student prep for the test by helping them find their weaknesses, and then helping them learn the material to improve their scores in those areas.

The articles on this site are here to help you learn more about the ACT test, and find help if you need it. Please pick the articles that interest you from the column on the right, and enjoy the readiing.