ACT (American College Testing)

The ACT, or American College Testing, is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses students' knowledge and skills in English, math, reading, and science, with an optional writing section. The ACT is administered by ACT, Inc. It’s a paper-based test. ACT is valid for 2 years; a student can write this test for “n” no of times.

The ACT (American College Testing) is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, with 36 being the highest possible score.

The total score, also known as the composite score, is the average of the four section scores: English, Math, Reading, and Science.

Exam Pattern (Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes (3 hours 35 minutes with Writing))

 

English (75 questions (45 minutes))

Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills.

Skills Tested: Grammar, usage, sentence structure, and style.

 

Math (60 questions (60 minutes))

Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions on pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic math.

Skills Tested: Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

 

Reading (40 questions (35 minutes))

Type of Questions: Passage-based multiple-choice questions on reading comprehension.

Skills Tested: Comprehending and analyzing reading passages.

 

Science (40 questions (35 minutes))

Type of Questions: Data interpretation, experiments, scientific reasoning, and chart analysis.

Skills Tested: Analyzing scientific data and reasoning.

 

Writing (Optional) (1 essay (40 minutes))

Type of Questions: Writing an essay based on a given issue and supporting arguments.

Skills Tested: Writing skills, organization, and argumentation.