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

5. 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.

6. 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: Prompt with 40 minutes (not included in statewide testing)

7. 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

8. 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
$ /year
Utc.edu
Moc’s 24
$ /year
Lee
Presidential
27-31
$16,000 over first two years
Leeuniversity.edu
Centennial
32-36
Full freshman tuition

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

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