FREE ACT
For the 2022-23 school year: All Arkansas City High School juniors can take the ACT FREE of charge on 2/28/23, during the school day.
The ACT test gauges a student’s readiness for success in the first year of college. The test provides standardized data on student achievement and readiness. The free ACT test will be offered at ACHS, during the regular school day. All juniors may take the ACT free of charge that day, regardless of whether or not they took it in the past.
Prepare For The ACT
ACHS has compiles a wide variety of ACT Prep resources, tips, trick and tactics. To access join the ACT Prep Google Classroom with code, 5adjdyd.
ACT Vocabulary Prep: http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3753831, https://blog.prepscholar.com/act-vocabulary-words-you-must-know, https://www.myvocabulary.com/act-vocabulary/, https://www.thoughtco.com/vocab-practice-worksheet-3211417
ACT Flashcard Sites: https://uniontestprep.com/act/flashcards, https://www.varsitytutors.com/act-flashcards, https://act.magoosh.com/flashcards/concepts
ACT Strategies: https://www.educationcorner.com/act-test-taking-strategies.html, https://www.kaptest.com/study/act/10-must-know-act-reading-tips/
ACT Study Plan: https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-act-test-study-plan-for-summer-before-senior-year,
ACT Academy: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/act-academy.html
ACT Practice Tests:
ACT prep options are offered on ACT’s website: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
SAT or ACT? Do you know which test is right for you?SAT vs ACT
Colleges accept both tests equally, so the choice is up to you! Here's what you need to know to compare the exams.
| |
SAT |
ACT |
| STRUCTURE |
Math, Reading, Writing/Language, optional essay
|
Math, Reading, English, Science, optional essay |
| LENGTH |
3 hours (without essay)
|
3 hours, 35 minutes (without essay) |
| READING |
5 reading passages
|
4 reading passages |
| SCIENCE |
none
|
1 science section, testing critical thinking skills |
| MATH |
Covers: Arithmetric, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis |
Covers: Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry and Trigonometry |
| TOOLS |
Some math questions don’t allow use of calculator
|
You can use a calculator on all math questions |
| ESSAYS |
Optional – tests your comprehension of a source text |
Optional – tests how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues |
| SCORE |
Scored on a scale of 400-1600. Average score is 1050-1060.
|
Scored on a scale of 1-36. Average score is 20.8.
|
SAT Testing Information
While ACHS does not administer the SAT, we are a testing site for the ACT. To find more information and/or registration for the SAT, please visit the following site:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
ACT
Do I Need to Take the ACT?
ACT scores can help you get into the four-year college that you want. Not all require ACT scores, but many do. If you are planning to attend a two-year college or a certification program you do not have to take the ACT. However, if you score a 26 composite, you are eligible for free tuition, fees and books at some community colleges, including Cowley College. Also, many scholarships require a minimum ACT score to qualify.
Registration
If you are planning to attend a four-year college, you must take the ACT.
- To register for the ACT, go to actstudent.org and click on SIGN UP/LOG IN
- ACHS SCHOOL CODE: 170-110***
- TEST CENTER CODE: 208270
- The test fee is $63 without writing and $88 with writing. If you are classified as a junior or senior AND are on free or reduced lunches, in Upward Bound, in Foster Care, are documented as Homeless, in Gear Up or live in Low Income Housing, you are eligible to take the test for free. The waiver allows you to take the test twice, in a lifetime, without charge. You must register with your counselor, if you qualify for the waiver. If you do not qualify for the waiver, you may register with your counselor, but you must have a credit or debit card number, with expiration date and security code.
- When you register, you will need a copy of your transcript and a copy of your school photo. The photo can be downloaded from PowerSchool and uploaded into the ACT registration.
- You may take the ACT with writing, if you choose; however, most colleges do not require it. The free waiver does not cover the writing portion of the test.
If you have additional ACT questions: http://www.act.org
***Once you register to take the ACT at the ACHS testing site, check your email for updates on site change from ACT. ACT will consolidate testers to other sites if ACHS does not have the minimum amount of registered test takers.
Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
ACT 2022-23
| Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
Estimated Score Release |
| September 10, 2022 |
August 5 |
August 19 |
September 2 |
| October 22, 2022 |
September 16 |
September 30 |
October 14 |
| December 10, 2022 |
November 4 |
November 11 |
December 2 |
| February 11, 2023 |
January 6 |
January 20 |
February 3 |
| April 15, 2023 |
March 10 |
March 24 |
April 7 |
| June 10, 2023 |
May 5 |
May 19 |
June 2 |
| July 15, 2023 |
June 16 |
June 23 |
July 7 |
Click HERE to register for a test date.
| ACT National Average Scores |
| Year |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
| Composite |
21 |
21 |
20.8 |
21 |
20.8 |
20.8 |
| English |
20.3 |
20.4 |
20.1 |
20.3 |
20.2 |
20.2 |
| Math |
20.9 |
20.8 |
20.6 |
20.7 |
20.5 |
20.5 |
| Reading |
21.3 |
21.4 |
21.3 |
21.4 |
21.3 |
21.3 |
| Science |
20.8 |
20.9 |
20.8 |
21 |
20.7 |
20.8 |
SAT 2022-23
| SAT Test Date* |
Registration Deadline |
Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation,
and Late Registration |
| Aug 27, 2022 |
Jul 29, 2022 |
Aug 16, 2022 |
| Oct 1, 2022 |
Sept 2, 2022 |
Sept 20, 2022 |
| Nov 5, 2022** |
Oct 7, 2022 |
Oct 25, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2022 |
Nov 3, 2022 |
Nov 22, 2022 |
| Mar 11, 2023 |
Feb 10, 2023 |
Feb 28, 2023 |
| May 6, 2023 |
Apr 7, 2023 |
Apr 25, 2023 |
| June 3, 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
May 23, 2023 |
|
Click HERE to register.
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