Tips for Acing the ACT Exam

You’re a high school senior, taking all kinds of tests in your quest to get into college. The ACT is widely accepted and sometimes required for entrance to some universities, so make use of the following tips to make your test-taking less traumatic:

• The ACT has no penalty for wrong answers. Never leave any answer blank: guess, guess, guess!

• The ACT features four tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning.

• The ACT does not have a verbal portion that specifically tests vocabulary.

• You are allowed to use a calculator on the Mathematics Test.

• Many colleges accept either the ACT or the SAT I. You may want to take both exams to maximize your chances of college admission.

• The ACT does not require an essay.

• All questions on the ACT have multiple-choice answers.

• Mark answers in the booklet and on the grid. When you answer a question, circle the answer in your test booklet first, and then shade in the appropriate circle on your test grid. Doing so can be your salvation if you make a mistake in your numbering on the grid and have to erase and start over again. This technique also helps you when you double-check your work.