Orange High School will be taking the exam on Tuesday, March 5. On Monday, there will be an advisory period held so that students can fill out forms and information about the ACT. The ACT test (American College Test) is administered about 6 times a year all around the U.S. It is used as an
entrance exam for most colleges. The scores help colleges and universities with admission processes. It is a criteria requirement for most students hoping for a higher education.
The ACT is made up 4 different sections. There is English, Science, Reading, and Math as well as a 30 minute writing test, which may be optional depending on what high school you go to. The test is three hours long and costs $34 to $50 to take. Registration is available through guidance offices at all high schools, approximately 5 weeks before the exam.
Generally, the ACT is taken in the spring as a junior, but it is available to almost anyone through guidance. Taking the test early, such as in the fall, can be beneficial seeing as it can be retaken as many times as needed.
Scoring for the ACT is done on a 36 point scale. Each section is scored from 1-36, and then the average of these 4 scores is found. The average score for those taking the exam in the U.S. is 21. The optional writing exam is a sub score that is not added to the composite grade. Colleges/Universities will give a general idea for where they want ACT scores to be during preregistration.
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