College Admission Testing - ACT
Pine-Richland High School - CEEB Code: 391512
ACT, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that administers the ACT Assessment Test. This multiple-choice test measures a student's skill in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
The ACT also offers an optional writing component. Each test is scored on a scale of 1 (low) to 36 (high). Separate scores will be given in each area, plus a composite score, which is an average of these numbers.
Many colleges and universities will allow students to submit either the SAT or the ACT test scores for admission. Students should check with each college individually to find out which score they prefer.
A copy of Preparing for the ACT Assessment is available in the Guidance Office. Registration booklets are also available in the Guidance Office or students may register online at the ACT Web site at www.act.org.
ACT Overview
- Testing is four hours long
- Juniors and seniors take the test, which is offered on April 4, 2009 at PRHS
- ACT Administers the test six times per year on Saturdays usually in September, October, December, February, April and June
- The purpose of the exam is to test students in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning (Check information from specific colleges to see if these tests are acceptable in place of, or in addition to, the SAT). The ACT also offers an optional writing sample at the end of the test
*The publisher for these tests charges a fee. Students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program may be eligible for discounted rates. See your counselor for more information.