1. The ACT (American College Test) Merrill Davis School Counselor

2. The ACT Why students should take the ACT? Global Economy Technological Advances Rapid Changes in the way we share information, communicate and conduct business Improving postsecondary success for all of our students

3. The ACT For every 100 ninth graders: 70 70 Graduate from high school 44 44 Enter college 30 30 Return to college for their sophomore year 21 Earn a bachelor’s degree within six years

4. The ACT Why students should take the ACT? The ACT is a diagnostic tool. It is the only test with College Readiness Standards. The ACT is a diagnostic tool. It is the only test with College Readiness Standards. It is based on information students are learning in high school It is based on information students are learning in high school The ACT test score is based on the number of correct answers- with no deductions for incorrect answers The ACT test score is based on the number of correct answers- with no deductions for incorrect answers

5. THE ACT The ACT is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US The ACT is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US The ACT Writing Test The ACT Writing Test

6. THE ACT Colleges use ACT results in a variety of ways: Admissions Decisions Course Placement Academic Advising Scholarships and Loans

7. THE ACT The English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Test Scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high) The English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Test Scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high) The Composite Score is the of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. The Composite Score is the average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

8. THE ACT The Scores indicate college readiness by indicating the strengths and weaknesses in the subject areas tested. Colleges ask: Will this student be successful in this school? Will this student have a good chance of completing the degree program (2 or 4 years)?

9. College Readiness Benchmark Scores Subject Test ExplorePlanACT Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 11 English131518 Math171922 Reading151721 Science202124 Success is defined as a 50% or higher probability of earning a B or higher in the corresponding college course or courses. -

10. THE ACT Suppose your composite score was “15”. This indicates that you have more work to do to strengthen your knowledge Suppose your composite score was “15”. This indicates that you have more work to do to strengthen your knowledge Student UNC System Minimum National English1618 Math1522 Reading1421 Science1524 Composite1517

11. The ACT Writing Scores Writing Scores A writing score of 7 or higher suggests you can handle college-level writing assignments. A writing score of 7 or higher suggests you can handle college-level writing assignments.

12. The ACT Minimum Admissions Requirements Minimum Admissions Requirements UNC System UNC System Entering Term Entering Term Minimum ACT Composite Minimum ACT Composite 17 17

13. The ACT Expected Composite Score on a Retest 21%No change 21%No change 22%Decreased 22%Decreased 57%Increased 57%Increased You can take the ACT a maximum of 12 times You can take the ACT a maximum of 12 times

14. The ACT It is important to know that college readiness is a continuum, and students who score below the ACT Benchmark may still be successful in college, especially with additional preparation and perservance.

15. The ACT Readiness for College can be improved by: Taking rigorous courses Implementing proven study techniques Making good grades in each course

16. The ACT Results are used for State Accountability which means Beddingfield High School will be measured in part by how well the students perform on the ACT. Parents, students and the school are all stakeholders in ACT testing.

17. The ACT Go to www.actstudent.org/testprep for additional ACT test preparation materials, including ACT Online Prep™, the Real ACT Prep Guide, sample questions, and Question of the Day.