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Kristin FracchiaMagoosh ACT Expert
This presentation was created by KristinFracchia.Kristin creates awesomely fun ACT lessonsand practice materials for students. With aPhD from UC Irvine and degrees in Educationand English, she’s been working in educationsince 2004 and has helped students preparefor tests since 2007. You can read Kristin'sposts on the Magoosh High School Blog!
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What's the ACT?A standardized test used for collegeadmissions.All U.S. colleges and universities accepteither the SAT or ACT when an admissionstest is required. Five sections: English, Math, Reading,Science and Writing (optional).2 hours and 55 minutes without the essay;3 hours and 35 minutes with the essay.
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ACT vs SAT
ACT vs New SAT: A lot more similar, but still differentACT vs "Old" SAT: very different
Less time per question Science sectionAveraged score
ACT:
SAT:No calculator section Wider range in reading level andmaterial Added score
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Top ACT Study Tips
Practice under a time limitPractice with official tests available from the ACTPractice multiple-choice test strategies (use youranswer choices to help you!)
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ACT English 45 minutes75 multiple choice questions on grammar, punctuation,sentence structure, organization, and style
Study punctuationEliminate answer choices that create errors
Top Tips
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ACT Math 60 minutes60 multiple choice questions on pre-algebra, algebra,geometry, coordinate geometry, basic trigonometry
Use your answer choicesPractice geometryPractice word problems
Top Tips
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ACT Reading 35 minutes40 multiple choice questions on four passages: LiteraryNarrative, Social Science, Humanities, and NaturalScience
Answer the passages in any order andskip one if necessary. Read for main idea and author's purposeand tone. Don't worry about the details.
Top Tips
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ACT Science 35 minutes40 multiple choice on 6 passages (3 passage types:Data Analysis, Research Summaries, ConflictingViewpoints)
Go to questions first. Don't try to read thewhole passage!Data Representation passages are theeasiest.You don't need to know a lot about science!
Top Tips
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ACT Writing 40 minutesWrite 1 essay evaluating 3 perspectives on a debatableissues and present your own.
Make sure to address each perspectiveChoose to agree with one of theperspectives and write a strong thesisstatement asserting this opinion.
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Resources
Free preparation guide (English and Spanish)with practice test on actstudent.orgSample student essays on actstudent.orgMagoosh ACT eBookMagoosh ACT flashcard app
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