ACT, American college testing is measures ability in core academic areas necessary for university, college and career success. It includes five subjects English, Math, reading, science and writing where writing is optional. Students seeking for admission in undergraduate in USA can appear this exam. It can be taken 12 times. It is pan – paper based test.
Exam Pattern
i) Mathematics test | (60 items, 60 minutes) (1-36 Score) |
ii) Reading test | (40 items, 35 minutes) (1- 36 Score) |
iii) Science test | (40 items, 35 minutes) (1-36 Score) |
iv) English test | (75 items, 45 minutes) (1-36 Score) |
v) Writing test | (optional; 1 prompt, 40 minutes) (2-12 Score) |
Total Time | ACT without Essay - 3 hours ACT with Essay - 3 hours and 40 minutes |
Nature of Exam | Paper Based Test (PBT) |
Total Scores | ACT score is out of 36 |
Other Details
Website | http://www.act.org/ |
Registration | Online |
Test Fees | ACT with Essay USD 166.50 ACT without Essay USD 150 |
Frequency of Test | September, October, December, April, June |
Score Validity | 5 Years |