The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.
The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
Use this link to access information on the differences between ACT vs SAT: ACT vs SAT Tests
All high school students will take the ACT, free of charge, in the Spring of their Junior year. Students can take the ACT outside of this offering if they choose to by signing up to take the ACT at a testing location.
Use this link for information on registration: ACT
There are many ACT resources available. Below are links to some options available for test prep and review.
ACT Preparation Resources:
ACT Free Test Prep
ACT Question of the Day
ACT Practice Test
Please feel free to reach out to your students School Counselor if you have further questions related to ACT.