So you want to sit for the ACT? Any student preparing to take the ACT should take the preparations seriously. The ACT is different from high school tests, so you need to take a different approach. But if you are not sure how to go about the preparations, this write-up shares some practical tips essential in preparing for the ACT.
Register for the Exam
The first step to taking an ACT is to register. You can do this by visiting the ACT’s official website. Part of the registration process requires that you create an account. You will also be required to select your preferred examination location, and pick a convenient date, which should be preferably more than three months.
Understand the ACT’s Structure and Format
After completing the registration, you should familiarize yourself with the ACT’s overarching structure. This structure comprises of multiple-choice sections on math, English, reading, and science. Each section is out of 36 points, and the rounded average of each of your scores will be your composite score. You can opt to do an essay, although easy scores will not be factored into your composite score.
Understand the Question Style and Content
Different ACT sections test different skill areas. For instance, preparing for the math test is different from dong the English test. You also need to know that the ACT has a unique question style and format that you should be familiar with before taking the test. The best way to go about this is to take ACT Class Options and understand how each class is tested.
Set a Target Score
Once you get a sense of your initial skill baseline, the next step should be to set a target score. Well, this score should be something that you should achieve in the given time frame. Ideally, your target score should be dependent on the schools that you are interested in.
Create a Study a Schedule
A consistent study schedule is vital for anyone taking an ACT. You need to set aside some study hours every week until the day of the test. The number of hours you set depends on your goals. So if you need to study for 60 hours, and there are six weeks before the day of the test, you should study for about 10 hours every week.
The key to passing the ACT is to study. If you prepare well, success will undoubtedly come your way.…