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Because the ACT is considered a junior-level test (meaning that it tests material that is generally acknowledged to be covered in 11th grade in the US educational system), we recommend that you take your first ACT in the spring of your junior year, while this material is still fresh in your mind.
Should I take the ACT junior or senior year?
Students should take the ACT for the first time during the fall or winter of their junior year of high school, at the latest. This gives you an opportunity to overcome your first-time nerves and prepare for additional tests in the spring and summer of your junior year.
Do you take the SAT as a junior or senior?
In the United States, the SAT is given 7 times a year: March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. Although you may take the SAT any time starting freshman year, most students take it for the first time in the spring of their junior year and possibly retake it in the fall of their senior year.
What is the ACT test for juniors?
The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT’s writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.
Is it too late to take the ACT senior year?
Your Senior Year For early admissions, September is probably too late, but check if your college will accept a test score this close to the application deadline. This test is too late for students who are applying early admissions—early admission decision letters usually arrive between mid-December and February.
Is taking the ACT 4 times bad?
For most students, there is no disadvantage in taking the test as many times as they want. But there is somewhat of a disadvantage to taking too many tests when applying to the very top colleges.
Which ACT test date is the easiest?
Most early action deadlines are November 1 or 15, so it’s important to take the ACT as early as possible, preferably in June or July before senior year. Taking the test over the summer ensures you’ll have one final chance to retake it your senior year in September (should you still want to raise your scores).
Can you take the ACT as a senior?
If you aren’t happy with your spring ACT score, you can still take the test in the fall of your senior year. Many students take the test multiple times; the September and October testing dates are particularly popular.
Is it OK to take SAT in senior year?
We recommend taking the SAT for the first time in the spring of your junior year so you’ll have an opportunity to take it a second time in the fall of your senior year before college application deadlines if you decide to.
Can you take SAT during senior year?
The best strategy for the SAT and ACT is to take your chosen test as early as possible. However, remember that you can generally sit for the ACT or SAT through November or December of your senior year, if necessary. A high score as a senior is better than a mediocre score as a junior – and planning, as always, is key.
Do all juniors take the ACT?
Over the past five years, the number of states that administer the ACT statewide has more than doubled: there are now 13 states that require every junior to take the test and eight more that either require the test in some districts or offer it as a free option for students who wish to take it.
What is an ACT Superscore?
Your superscore is the average of your best scores from each subject from multiple test attempts. Your superscore is never lower than a single Composite score.
Do you need to take the ACT to graduate high school?
What about the ACT? Believe it or not, some states in the U.S. do use the SAT or ACT as benchmark assessments. Some require that high school students take either test in order to graduate. Others may simply offer these exams for free at school, without requiring students to take them for graduation.
Is February too late for ACT?
In order for scores to arrive in time to be considered in January, the last ACT/SAT test dates are usually in December. However, if you take the tests in February or March, your scores won’t get to your schools until March or April, which is typically well after your application is read for the first time.
What happens if late to ACT?
If you call during the late registration period, you will also be charged a late fee. If you decide you do not want to test on another test date, your registration fee and any additional fees (such as late fee or test center change fee) are nonrefundable. If you do not test, no score reports will be sent.
What’s the latest I can take the ACT?
Because the admissions decision is made in the month of November, most early decision colleges accept the October SAT or October ACT as the latest possible test date. A list of colleges offering Early Decision can be found here.
Can you delete an ACT score?
ACT Scores: You have the right to permanently remove a test score from your ACT record. From the ACT’s perspective, students own their scores, and may send the scores or delete them as they please (as long as those tests were not used to document participation in State and District Testing).
Is a 24 A BAD ACT score?
A score of 24 means you’ve scored better than about 74% of students. A 28 means you’ve scored better than 88% of students, and a 30 means you’ve scored better than 93% of them! Anything 35 or above is in the 99th percentile—a truly phenomenal score.
Should I retake the ACT if I got a 33?
Should I Retake the ACT with a 33 Score? With a 33 ACT score, there’s no need to retake the exam. The only reason to consider retaking the ACT is to increase your competitiveness at the most elite colleges. Because competition for elite schools is fierce, every extra point both on your ACT score and GPA will help.
