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Importance of ACT

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                                  What is the ACT?
The ACT is a college entrance exam which contains four multiple-choice tests-English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science- and an optional Writing Test.  These tests are designed to measure skills that are most important for success in post-secondary education and that are acquired in secondary education.  The score range for each of the four multiple-choice tests is 1-36.  The Composite score is the average of the four test scores rounded to the nearest whole number.  



                     Why Is The ACT Important?
The Tennessee Department of Education requires the ACT test to meet graduation requirements.  College may require a specific ACT score to take dual enrollment course.
Colleges require a college entrance exam to determine admission, placement, and scholarship opportunities.  High ACT Scores may provide more scholarship opportunities. 

The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are the minimum ACT scores required for students to have a probability of success in credit-bearing college courses.  Students who meet a benchmark on the ACT have approximately a 50 percent chance of earning a "B" or better and approximately a 75 percent chance of earning a "C" or better in the corresponding college course.  See Table below:

                                                               ACT Readiness Benchmarks
ACT Test Score                                           Comparable College Course                                                 ACT Benchmark
English                                                          English Composition I                                                                 18
Math                                                                College Algebra                                                                         22
Reading                                                           American History                                                                       22
Science                                                                    Biology                                                                              23

                                                             Did you know?
ACT Test scores are accepted by all four-year US colleges/universities
The ACT is administered on seven national test dates each year, plus additional state and district testing dates
The ACT is more than a college placement exam.  It includes an educational and career planning section, as well as a career interest inventory.

                                                    Important Resources
Students may retake the ACT to increase their test scores.  Please talk to your school counselor to discuss when to take the ACT and how to register for the ACT.   Visit actstudent.org for registration, test-taking tips, and more.  Visit ACT Academy, a free on-line prep test tool, sponsored by ACT.  Also visit Test-Prep E Book, published by ACT.   Please visit Facebook and Twitter Links for up-to-date ACT News and Tips.  



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  • Suicide Prevention Resources
  • Transcript Request
  • Work Ethic Distinction
  • NCAA / NAIA