Learn test content, test answers and test day strategies with individual tutoring sessions led by a testing expert, Karen King, with Youth Education Service, Y.E.S.! The method utilized has been proven repeatedly to be successful for every student. She can adapt the session to your needs in real time, answer your questions and provide you with her personal assessment and recommendations to improve your outcome. Know what to expect when your test day comes and be 100% confident of your success from Day 1. Too much is at stake to leave it to chance.
> Answer every question – only the ones you get right count in your Composite Score
> Answer the ones that are the easiest for you fist – do not waste any time
> Pace yourself – remember your practice time and how you did your work
> Read the question – be sure you know what it is asking you
>. Use logic for difficult questions you do not know – it will not hurt you if you are wrong
Drawing on her deep knowledge and experience with ACT Test prep, Mrs. Karen will share her “best practices” in the one-on-one sessions that have proven to yield better test scores through the years. These are real world, on-time, student proven tips, strategies and suggestions that have produced better outcomes for student test takers, year after year.
What time does the ACT start? - We know test day can be stressful, so we recommend giving yourself plenty of time. Plan to arrive at the test center no later than 8:00 a.m. As you arrive, testing staff will confirm your registration against your ID, and assign you to your designated seat in a test room. You will NOT be admitted to the test if you are late.
Plan for your Test Morning - Dress comfortably. Consider dressing in layers, so you'll be comfortable. Arrive by 8:00 am. If you are unsure where your test center is located, do a practice run to see how to get there and what time you'll need to leave. If possible, travel to the test center on a non-test day to plan your travel time.
Arriving at the Test Center - Testing staff will check your photo ID during check-in. Be ready to begin testing after all “on-time” examinees are checked in. Please note that ACT may visit test centers to conduct enhanced test security procedures. Testing staff may use an electronic device or paper materials to administer the test.
During the Test - Once you break the seal on your test booklet, or use your launch code, you cannot request a Test Date Change, even if you do not complete all your tests. A permitted calculator may be used on the mathematics test only. It is your responsibility to know whether your calculator is permitted. Please refer to the ACT Calculator Policy. Do not engage in any prohibited behavior at the test center. If you do, you will be dismissed, and your answer document will not be scored. During your registration process, you will agree to the ACT Terms and Conditions, which contain detailed information about prohibited behavior. On test day, you will once again be asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Taking a Break - A short break is scheduled after the second test. Using cell phones or any electronic devices during the break is prohibited. You may eat or drink outside the test room during the break. If you take the ACT with writing, you will have five minutes before the writing test to relax and sharpen your pencils.
Finishing Up - There will no longer be a Test Five on the online ACT test. Previously, Test Five was used to help develop future test questions and were not reflected in the scores. Please note, the placement of these test questions varies across different test forms and will NOT remain in the same order for each test administration. If you do not want your test to be scored, you must tell a member of the testing staff before you leave the test center. If you do not, your test will be scored.
Additional Reminders - Please note that ACT may visit test centers to conduct enhanced test security procedures including, but not limited to, collecting images of examinees during check-in or other security activities on test day. Also remember that cheating hurts everyone. If you see it, report it.
☑ Admission Ticket - Print a copy of your admission ticket to bring to the test center. Your ticket contains important registration match information or your online launch code. Once you have uploaded your photo, you can print your admission ticket in MyACT.
☑ Acceptable Photo Identification - Acceptable photo identification is required to be admitted to the test center. You will not be admitted to test if your ID does not meet ACT requirements.
☑ Number 2 Pencils - Bring sharpened, No. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils or ink pens). Do not bring any other writing instruments; you will not be allowed to use them.
☑ Testing Device - If you have registered for the bring your own device (BYOD) option, bring your fully charged laptop and charger, if applicable.
☑ Watch or Other Timing Device - You may bring a watch, timer or stopwatch to pace yourself, but it may not have an alarm. Your watch or other timing device must be removed and put on your desk while in the test room, so it remains visible to staff during the test. If an alarm sounds, you’ll be dismissed, and your test will not be scored.
☑ Calculator - Bring a permitted calculator to be used on the Math test only. You are not required to use a calculator at all, but if you do it is your responsibility to know whether your calculator is permitted.
☑ Snacks - You may bring a snack to eat outside the testing room during break.
⮽ Support Materials – No textbooks, dictionaries, scratch paper, notes or other aids
⮽ Writing Devices – No highlighter pens, colored pens or pencils or correction fluid/tape
⮽ Prohibited Electronic Devices - No electronic devices, other than a permitted calculator and acceptable watch or timing device. The prohibited use of devices is in effect from the time you are admitted to your testing room until you are dismissed at the end of the test, including break times. Specifically, you may not handle or access a cell phone or electronic device at any time in the testing room or during break times. This includes smart watches, fitness bands, and any other devices with recording, Wi-Fi, internet or communication capabilities. All devices, including cell phones and wearable devices, must be turned off and placed out of sight. If you access your device or it activates or alarms in the testing room or during break times, you will be dismissed, your test will not be scored, and your phone or device may be taken away.
⮽ Misc Items – No reading material and no tobacco in any form
Each section of the ACT varies in length and number of questions. The sections are designed to measure skills that are most important for success in postsecondary education and that are acquired in secondary education. Your scores will be based only on the number of questions that you answer correctly; there is no penalty for guessing. Try to answer every question within the time limit allowed for each section. Keep in mind the optional writing test will not affect your composite score. Here is the updated breakdown of each section of the Enhanced ACT, available for paper and online:
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