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ACT Prep

What is the ACT? The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. → Certain schools require higher ACT scores for admittance → The higher the ACT score, the more scholarship money a student can receive

What does the test look like? English section- 75 questions, 45 minutes Math section- 60 questions, 60 minutes Reading section- 40 questions, 35 minutes Science section - 40 questions, 35 minutes (optional section) Writing- 1 essay, 40 minutes

How is the ACT scored? Each section of the ACT is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale. Your composite ACT score is the average of your four section scores, also on a scale from 1 to 36. If you take the ACT with Writing Test, you will receive a separate score on the Writing Test.

What does my child need to score on the ACT? NCAA minimum requirement: 17 (required to play college sports) Average ACT test score: 21 (required for admittance to most 4 year universities- competitive universities require a higher score) Scholarships: a score of 25 or higher will begin to earn scholarships. The higher the score, the more money you will receive Bright Flight: 31 A score of 31 will automatically earn you an additional $3,000 per year from the Missouri Department of Higher Education if you go to a state school

Average ACT scores at area schools (according to prepscholar.com) Missouri State: 24 Drury: 26 Evangel: 22 College of the Ozarks: 23 Missouri Southern (Joplin): 22 Mizzou: 26 Missouri S&T: 27 Truman State: 27 Central Missouri: 22 SLU: 28 Arkansas: 26 UMKC: 25

How to register? What does it cost? Students must register on the ACT website (act.org) at least a month before the national testing date. ACT Test fees The ACT (no writing) $52.00 The ACT with writing $68.00 (Note: students eligible for free and reduced lunch can receive a fee waiver from the guidance office for up to 2 tests)

2019-2020 Test Dates (National) Test Date Registration Deadline(Late Fee Required) September 14, 2019 August 16, 2019 August 17-30, 2019 October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 September 21-October 4, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 9-22, 2019 February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 January 11-17, 2020 April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 February 29-March 13, 2020 June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 9-22, 2020

How can my student improve their ACT score? Composite ACT Points You Hours of study needed Want to Improve 0-1 point 10 hours 1-2 points 20 hours 2-4 points 40 hours 4-6 points 80 hours 6-9 points 150+ hours According to prepscholar.com

What is ACT Prep? Nixa offers a semester-long, elective class students can take to help them improve their ACT score → The class is open to students in 10th-12th grade → Students spend 1 quarter of the class devoted to math/science and the next quarter devoted to English/reading

What students are saying…. “I liked how we went through a bunch of grammar rules, and speed reading. I liked how we had a few practice tests a week so, because I know know what helps me on both of these tests.” “It forces students to prep for the ACT. Also it is good because students are able to take many practice tests.” “It gave me tips on things I didn’t know before. It also helped me feel more confident with the test”