Frequently Asked Questions About the ACT Examination

A resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, Luke Stankavage is studying at Ardrey Kell High School in preparation for attending college. Committed to academic excellence, Luke Stankavage holds a 4.4 GPA and has completed the SAT and ACT examinations.

A national examination used by college admissions teams, the ACT assesses students in subject areas such as English, math, reading, and science. Some of the most common questions asked about the ACT are explained here:

Q: Who is the ACT appropriate for?
A: The ACT can be taken by people of all ages once they register for the exam and pay the required fees. It is not an IQ test, but a test that focuses on what has been learned from a high school curriculum.

Q: What reasons are there to take the ACT?
A: The ACT is accepted by all American colleges and universities offering four-year programs. Students who have an ACT score are more visible to these institutions and to scholarship agencies than those students who do not have one.

Q: How do I prepare for the ACT?
A: Preparing for the ACT can be accomplished in several ways including taking advanced high school courses, completing free online practice tests, and reading testing tips relevant to each subject area being tested.

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