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Everett Franklin Lindquest introduced the ACT in 1959. Its purpose was to compete with the SAT, a cognitive reasoning test for college admissions. The ACT was a practical knowledge test that measured a student's knowledge of high school curriculum work. Today, the 215 multiple-choice test is still curriculum based and a general... more »
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The ACT has acquired a reputation as a very difficult test. The ACT is a review of the basic knowledge you have already acquired at some point in your schooling. This does not mean the test is easy; to score well you must properly prepare for the test and follow some guidelines on test day. Remember to bring a calculator on test day,... more »
The ACT is often considered the most important college entrance test. It has caused college hopefuls to lose sleep since 1959, when the test was introduced. The most important part of taking the ACT is preparation. Here is how to prepare for the ACT. more »
Most high school and college students are familiar with the ACT test. It's made up of four multiple choice test areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. The test is often used to determine a student's general educational development and how well he would succeed in college. It can be the reason a student gets into the... more »
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The ACT is taken by high school juniors and seniors each year in the hopes of achieving a good score and gaining admittance into the college of... more »
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Studying for the ACT is not something to fear or dread. As long as you study as hard as you can, and try your best, the score you receive will... more »
Your high school career is ending, and you need to figure out what's next. If it's college, chances are you will be taking the ACT, a test used to... more »
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