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ACT (American College Testing)

The ACT, America's most widely used undergraduate admissions test.This test is easier and cheaper than the SAT, students may prefer abandoning the SAT for this test.Virtually all colleges and universities accept ACT scores. The test measures what students have learned in high school and many students find it more comfortable because there are no trick questions. Colleges only see the scores that the students want them to see. And it's not the kind of college admissions exam that requires expensive test preparation courses.

The Test Componets are * The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. * Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

Number of Questions asked are

English
Math
Reading
Science
Total

75
60
40
40
215

 

The test is taken Six times a year February, April, June, September, October, December.

Validity: 5 years Fees : $45 Sat Subject Test: $20, Language tests with listening: +$20per test

The Test duration is about 5hrs.
All other Subject Tests: +$9per test


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