Cleveland High School Statewide Testing: March 20, 2018 The ACT Cleveland High School Statewide Testing: March 20, 2018

What is the ACT? The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English Mathematics Reading Science The Act includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break. (Exception if you choose to take the writing portion. This would add 40 min to the test.) ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices. You must list these when you register.

The ACT consist of four multiple-choice tests: English 75 Questions 45 Minutes Math 60 Questions 60 Minutes Reading 40 Questions 35 Minutes Science The content of what each test will measure can be found at actstudent.org Optional Writing Test: 1 Prompt with 40 minutes (not included in statewide testing)

What score does my student need? ACT Scores can range from 1-36 2016 CHS average was 19.9 TN Lottery requires 21 (or 3.0 GPA) Lee University minimum admission score is 17 Lee 2016 ACT Average of entering freshman was a 24.4 UTC minimum admission score is 18 UTC 2016 ACT Average of entering freshman was a 23.7

ACT and Scholarship Money Scholarship Examples ACT Score Amount Renewable More Information GAM Supplement to HOPE 29 $500.00/semester tn.gov/collegepays UTC Provost’s 26 $3000.00/year Utc.edu Moc’s 24 $2000.00/year Lee Presidential 27-31 $16,000 over first two years Leeuniversity.edu Centennial 32-36 Full freshman tuition

How is it scored? Score Report Example Correct answers are converted into a score that ranges from 1 to 36. Only correct answers are counted. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, answering every questions is encouraged. Composite scores are the average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Social Sciences/Humanities A score at or above the ACT College Readiness Benchmark indicates at least a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding first-year college course. Benchmark College Course English 18 English Composition Math 22 Algebra Reading Social Sciences/Humanities Science 23 Biology

Prepare with ACT Resources: actstudent.org Download or view the free Preparing for the ACT practice test booklet Checkout the ACT Question of the Day ACT Online Prep: available to purchase

Cleveland High School Resources Within core courses – Courses are aligned to TN State Standards and ACT Standards. Sophomore and Junior Level Climb Classes ACT Blitz: review sessions Occurs during long lunches TBA prior to Statewide testing

Retesting Expected Composite Score on a retest 21% No change 22% Decreased 57% Increase You can take the ACT a maximum of 12 times Some colleges “super score” Many students take it at least twice You can register for national tests dates at actstudent.org Registration fee is $46.00*, with writing is $62.50 *Fee waivers available to qualifying families. See your Counselor for details.

SAVE THE DATE: March 20, 2018 State-wide testing is free to all Junior students. Students do not have to “sign-up” for the testing date at CHS. actstudent.org – Resource for FAQ

FINAL EXAMS Final Exams are a requirement and cannot be taken early. Dates of Finals: 12/19/17 and 12/20/17 FINAL EXAMS