1. The ACT TEST
WHY BOTHER?

2. 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:

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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) or higher
They encourage early application by November 1st for housing, financial assistance, etc. IT IS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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 ACT score and 3.50 GPA.
A-STATE Pride
Institutional scholarship for Arkansas residents that have a minimum 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.

18. 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
3.25
University
$3,000
24-26
Achievement
$5,000
27-28
Excellence
$6,500
29-30
Distinguished
$8,500
31-36
Out of State Distinguished
$12,000

19. Arkansas Tech University

20. 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?

21. 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.

22. Why College?