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7 Items You Shouldn’t Bring During The ACT Test Day
Don't bring phones, smartwatches, notes, pens, highlighters, correction fluid, or tobacco to the ACT. See what is banned and what happens if you do.
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SAT vs ACT, Which One Should You Take?
SAT vs ACT: the digital SAT has 2 sections and 98 questions; the ACT has 3 core sections plus optional science. Compare timing, scoring and fees.
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5 Important Things To Bring On The ACT Test Day
What to bring on ACT test day: your admission ticket, an acceptable photo ID, No. 2 pencils, a permitted calculator, and a watch with no alarm.
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5 Reasons Why You’re Getting A Low ACT Score And What To Do About It
Getting a low ACT score? Here are five common causes, from starting prep too late to test anxiety, and what to do about each before you retake.
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The Rewards Of Having A High ACT Score
A high ACT score can earn you merit scholarships and honors program spots at many colleges, though cutoffs vary. Here is how to aim for one.
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12 Helpful Tips To Boost Your ACT Reading Test Score
ACT Reading test score tips: you get 40 minutes for 36 questions across four passages, so pace yourself at about 10 minutes per passage.
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12 Benefits Of Taking The ACT
Benefits of taking the ACT: wide college acceptance, scholarships, unlimited retakes with superscoring, no guessing penalty, and calculator use.
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ACT Test Dates And Why You Should Mark Them On Your Calendar
ACT test dates: choose one that leaves time for scores to arrive before college deadlines. National dates run Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Jul.
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5 Reasons You Should Not Be Scared Of Taking The ACT Test
Don't be scared of the ACT: you can prepare, retake it up to 12 times, and use your score for admissions and placement. Here are 5 reasons.
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How To Apply For The ACT Test
To apply for the ACT, create a MyACT account, pick a test date and center, upload a photo and pay the $70 base fee. Steps, deadlines and score timing.