The ACT is one of two popular standardized tests accepted by
colleges and universities in the United States. It is comprised
of four mandatory sections (English, Mathematics, Reading, and
Science) with a total of 215 questions, broken down as follows:
There is also an optional, 30-minute Writing section where you
write a response to a provided question, and are evaluated on a
6-point scale by two different readers. Depending on if you take
the Writing section, the test will take up to four hours to
complete, including breaks. The ACT website includes a
comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) that
covers matters like how to register for the test, a description
of each section, testing dates, sending scores to colleges, and
even some basic advice on how to prepare for the test. The link
for that site is: http://www.actstudent.org/faq/faq.html Example
of ACT Prep: The following is an example of preparatory advice
that I’d give to students for the ACT; in particular, the
Reading Section: The Read