The ACT
The ACT is much like the SAT in that it is designed to help colleges judge students’ potential to perform academically in college. Most colleges accept either the SAT or ACT; you may want to take both. The ACT has one version with a Writing section and one without. Check with the colleges you wish to apply to and see which is needed. The ACT has four sections besides the optional Writing: English, Math, Reading, and Science. The highest score for each section is 36, and the four scores are averaged for a composite score. A perfect composite score on the ACT is 36. For more information, visit the ACT web site: www.actstudent.org.
