The ACT TEST WHY BOTHER?

Because knowing the information on the ACT helps you: The ACT test is composed of math, English and science information and SKILLS you should know by the end of your junior year in high school. So, why bother? Because knowing the information on the ACT helps you:

Practice Good Writing Skills To be able to punctuate your sentences correctly To be able to combine your thoughts in to more mature sounding sentences To be able to use the correct subject-verb agreement in your writing

So… You may not write essays after high school, but what other reasons are there for learning to write well? Write a letter to a public official Write a letter of reference for someone Write a letter or report of reprimand for an employee Write a cover letter for an employment opportunity or internship Fill out an application for employment Help your own children with their writing Write lab or inspection reports Writing of all kinds in college work (not just English) Write a public service announcement for a club or organization you belong to

But … My job isn’t going to require me to write well. Are you sure? Construction Foreman/Project Managers Engineers and Architects Business Owner Scientist or Researcher Teaching – in any discipline Advertising Sales Associate Parent – the most important job ever!

Practice Good Reading Skills Know the author’s purpose for writing Improve your vocabulary Sharpen your critical thinking skills Understand the main idea of what you are reading

I’m not going to read essays and stuff but… News reports of events in your community, country, and world Bill of Sale Legal documents including contracts Employment handbooks Insurance forms Training Manuals Directions for Assembly of a Project Be Aware of : Bias in the media Erroneous Information Propaganda Campaigns “Misleading” Statements

Improve Test Taking Skills Learn to work quickly on problems and passages Learn to eliminate incorrect answers

But I’m not taking the ACT… Ok – that’s fine, but what about some of these other exams: Postal Service Exam ASVAB – for military service GED– high school diploma Real Estate License Exam Bar Exam Teacher Certification Exams SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test Microsoft Certification Exams Most Licensing Entities Require Some Exam

Let’s Talk About What’s In It For You! ACADEMIC CHALLENGE AWARD SMART CORE 2.5 GPA OR 19 + Year 1 $2,000 Year 2 $ 3,000 Year 3 $ 4,000 Year 4 $ 5,000 Arkansas Scholarship Fund Note: YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST A 19 IN ALL AREAS OF THE ACT. IF NOT, You will need to take a remediation course before taking a course FOR COLLEGE CREDIT.

What if I make a higher score? GOVERNOR’S DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP 32 + ACT score + 3.5 GPA FAFSA NOT REQUIRED $10,000 PER YEAR NOTE: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FEB. 1ST YOUR SENIOR YEAR.

Governor’s Scholars Program 27 + ACT 3.5 GPA No FAFSA Required Award is $4,000 per year It is an academically challenging award and only given to one graduating senior in EACH Arkansas county. They place an emphasis on: academics, test score, and LEADERSHIP.

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Automatic Admission Requirements High School GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) Completion of 16 core academic units English - 4 units Mathematics - 4 units Social Studies - 3 units Natural Sciences - 3 units Electives - 2 units ACT score - 20 or higher or SAT score (CR+M) - 930 or higher They encourage early application by November 1st for housing, financial assistance, etc. IT IS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

University of Arkansas Fellowships and “Super” Grants AIM FOR A 32+ AND A 3.8 GPA

U of A Honors College Who is eligible to join the Honors College? Students with an ACT composite score of 28 and above, or an SAT verbal and math combined score of 1240, and high school GPA of 3.5 (3.75 for Sam M. Walton College of Business majors) will be invited to join the first year.

Why should I try to be eligible for Honors College? THERE IS A LOT OF $ AVAILABLE! *Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship *Chancellor’s Scholarship *Chancellor’s Community Scholarship Silas Hunt Scholarship Honors College Academy Scholarship Razorback Bridge Scholarship Leadership Scholarship University Enrichment Scholarship Freshman Academic Scholarship

Arkansas State University A-STATE Scholar  Competitively awarded institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 30 ACT score and 3.5 GPA.  A-STATE Leadership Institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 28-29 ACT score and 3.50 GPA. A-STATE Pride Institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 25-27 ACT score and 3.25 GPA. A-STATE Spirit Institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 24 ACT score and 3.25 GPA. Beyond Boundaries Institutional scholarship for US residents that have a minimum 24 ACT score and 3.25 GPA. Arkansas Promise Scholarship™  Institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 22 ACT score and 3.0 GPA.

University of Central Arkansas Type   Deadline Annual Award Initial Award ACT/SAT Requirement (Final Test Accepted December 2014) H.S. GPA (6th or 7th semester cumulative GPA) ACT SAT Leadership Students must be fully admitted by the priority deadline of February 17, 2015. $1,500 23 1560-1610 3.25 University $3,000 24-26 1620-1790 Achievement $5,000 27-28 1800-1910 Excellence $6,500 29-30 1920-2010 Distinguished $8,500 31-36 2020-2400 Out of State Distinguished $12,000

Arkansas Tech University

OK, but I’m still not interested in college… Ask yourself a few questions: What is the job market for what you want to do after high school? 2. What is the potential job earnings for what you want to do after high school?

Start working on a plan Consider the job market and the earning potential for what interests you. ACT Test Scores are good for 5 years  You want to aim for at least a 19 minimum composite to avoid remedial classes at any college or university.

Why College?