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ACT: American College Test
Overview
The ACT is designed to measure high school students’ general educational development and their ability to
complete college-level work. The ACT measures skills in English, Math, Reading, and Science. Test results
can help students with career as well as educational planning. The highest possible scaled score for each
subject area test as well as a composite score across all four subject areas is 36. Students may use their
Naviance accounts to prepare for the ACT as well as the SAT.
Similar to the SAT, some colleges and universities require ACT scores in their admissions processes. Some
colleges and universities allow students to choose which scores to send with their applications: ACT or SAT.
Historically, ACT scores were more likely required by technical and western colleges; this is changing. College
admissions practices vary and many of our students take both the ACT and the SAT to be prepared for any
application process.
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