ACT Virtual Awareness Event 1

The composite score on the ACT ranges from 1 to _____.

• 18

• 25

• 30

• 36

Answer explanation

Interesting fact: Math answer choices are listed in order from least to greatest.

What subjects are tested on the ACT?

• English

• Math

• Reading

• Science

The writing test is mandatory for ALL test takers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Select colleges/universities require the writing test.

You have 45 minutes to complete 75 questions on the English test.

• True

• False

You have 45 minutes to complete 60 questions on the math test.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You have 60 minutes to complete 60 questions on the math test.

You have 35 minutes to answer 40 questions on the Reading test.

• True

• False

You have 35 minutes to complete 40 questions on the Science test.

• True

• False

How are the College Benchmark scores used?

• course placement

• to determine college success

• pick college roommate

• none of the above

All colleges and community colleges use the same benchmarks for course placement.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Each college/university determines how they will use benchmarks for course placement.

ACT deducts points for wrong answers so you should NOT guess.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The ACT doesn't deduct points for guessing, so you should ALWAYS guess when necessary.