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ACT.org
ACT.org has mostly just the basics on ACT information. Now proclaiming itself "America's Most Widely Accepted College Exam", the ACT is apparently the popular choice among students today in the world of college entrance exams. As implied in a previous piece, SAT Scores Released by College Board, it seems that perhaps the SAT is going the way of the dinosaur, headed for an inevitable extinction.
This may be due, at least in part, to perceptions about the two exams-- one being that SAT is more geared towards white males, while the ACT is designed more with everyone else in mind. This reputation has existed for at least the past decade, from my own personal experiences. Regardless of such facts and opinions, it's obviously preferred and growing in popularity, since most colleges today accept or prefer receiving the results to this exam.
The ACT consists of multiple choice tests in the main subjects of English, math, reading, and science, as well as a writing test in which test-takers must present their essay-writing skills. The purpose of the tests are, of course, to determine college readiness or to measure the educational development of the student in gauging if the student is prepared for the college experience. Every college has their own standards as to what may be acceptable in terms of ACT scores.
ACTstudent.org
If you are looking for more specifics as a student or parent, this site is probably the one for you. Here you can log in or create your student account for the first time. You can use the site to register for the test; the next deadline to do so is fast approaching-- November 20 -- to take the December 13 ACT test. If you've already taken your test, this is the portal to which you may log in and view your scores, or even send your scores to schools of interest. You'll also find interesting data regarding national scores, and resources for test preparations or for (God forbid) retaking the exam. There are a lot of other conveniences to this site, and it's worth checking.
Enjoy, and good luck!
Elizabeth Eng, SAT Scores Released by College Board, Associated Content
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