ACT

The ACT format and timing is simple and structured.  It consists of four multiple‒choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science (Excluding Writing).  Although Writing is optional, many colleges specifically ask for Writing Scores. On the ACT, each question correctly answered is worth one raw point. There is no penalty for incorrect answers on the multiple-choice part of the test. Therefore, you can attempt all the questions without being worried for negative marking

 

Section	Questions	Duration	Score Range	Benchmark Scores	Subject Content
English	75	45	1 ‒ 36	18	Standard Written English Rhetorical Skills
Mathematics	60	60	1 ‒ 36	22	Pre‒Algebra Elementary Algebra Intermediate Algebra Coordinate Geometry Geometry Elementary Trigonometry Reasoning Problem Solving
Reading	40	35	1 ‒ 36	22	Reading Comprehension
Science	40	35	1 ‒ 36	23	Interpretation Analysis Evaluation Reasoning Problem Solving
Optional Writing	1 Essay Prompt	40	1‒ 12	‒	Writing Skills

 

Few Tips in while attempting ACT

 

ACT Exam ‒ English:

 

• Observe the writing style used in each passage
• Study the elements included in the underlined portion of the passage. Questions will require you to base your decision on elements of writing, which the text should convey
• Examine all the options among the choices given and examine how each differs from another. It may incorporate more than one aspect of writing
• Conclude the best answer. The key is to mentally consider all the choices given and stick to the best one.
• Recheck upon finalizing your answer

 

 

ACT Exam ‒ Mathematics:

 

• Understand the question properly before attempting
• Use calculators wisely if permitted ‒ check their batteries in advance to ensure its proper working condition
• Locate your solution among the answer choices
• Double check your calculations
• Make sure the answer is reasonable

 

ACT Exam ‒ Reading

• 1^st Mantra ‒ Read the passage carefully
• Consider all the options, before concluding your answer
• Keep referring to the passage while answering questions

 

ACT Exam ‒Science:

 

• The Key to all Formats ‒ Read your question carefully
• Refer to the scientific information provided in the passage while answering the question
• Note conflicting viewpoints in the passage
• Always refer to your concepts before answering

 

ACT Exam ‒ Writing (Optional):

 

• Read the instruction on the booklet carefully
• Make a mental note of the structure of your essay ‒ stick to it
• Ensure your handwriting is legible
• Do not lose focus ‒ be clear with your argument and main idea
• At the end, check for grammatical errors, punctuations and spelling mistakes.
• Reread the entire essay to ensure it has significance to your ideas

 

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The ACT Exam is conducted five times annually outside the United States, and six times in the United States. The test is always conducted on a Saturday. The test format is such that there is no advantage on taking the exam on a particular day.

 

ACT Exams Dates:

 

United States	Outside United States
February	April
April	June
June	September
September	October
October	December
December

 

 

Test Centers in India

 

City	Center Name
Ahmedabad	Indo American Educ Soc Satellite
Ahmedabad Gujarat	Ahmedabad International School
Bangalore	St Josephs Boys High School
Dehra Dun	The Doon School
Fatehpur	Children Public School
Hyderabad	Uniti Foundation
Indore	Swati Jain College
Kodiakanal	Kodaikanal International School
Kolkata	South City International School
Mohali	The Millennium School Mohali
Hyderabad	Lala Lajpatrai Inst Of Management
Hyderabad	Singapore International School
Hyderabad	Transitions Lab Univ Prep School
Mussoorie	Woodstock School
New Delhi	U.S. India Educational Foundation
Pune Maharashtra	Mahindra UWC of India
Vadodara	Navrachna International School
Visakhapatnam	Vignan Vidyalayam High School

 

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PTE Overall score is a mark out of 90. A score of 65 in PTE Academic is a good indication of your English language ability in real‒life academic situations.

PTE vs IELTS Scoring:

As compared to IELTS, the score in PTE is given as under:

            IELTS Score                                    PTE Score Range

• 4.5 Bands                                            30‒ 40 Marks
• 5.0 Bands                                            35‒ 43 Marks
• 5.5 Bands                                            44‒ 50 Marks
• 6.0 Bands                                            51- 57 Marks
• 6.5 Bands                                            58- 65 Marks
• 7.0 bands                                            66- 72 Marks
• 7.5 Bands                                            73- 79 Marks
• 8.0 Bands                                            80- 83 Marks
• 8.5 Bands                                            84‒ 86 Marks
• 9.0 Bands                                            86‒ 90 Marks

Benefits of taking a PTE Test over other English Tests:

• Late registration for PTE available : Register for the PTE test even within the last 2 days of the test date. As compared to this, for other English tests you will need to register at least 10 days in advance
• PTE Results come early: Get your PTE test result in 5 days approximately as against other English tests where it takes a minimum of 13 days approx.
• Save on PTE Score Reporting Fee : Additional score reporting to Universities is FREE unlike other English tests where you have to pay for reporting the score to each additional University or College
• Don’t miss a course start date: In about 8 days you can register for the PTE exam, appear for PTE exam and get your PTE result. Even if you have to take a retest, it is still easily possible

There are more benefits of taking the PTE test, but we find the above as most significant ones

Cancellation of ACT Exam:

• There is no flat way for you to cancel your Exam once registered.
• One the registration fee is paid, on cannot get a refund for the cancelation of Exam ‒ The student is marked absent

Rescheduling ACT Exam Date

• Incase you decide to change your exam date, you will have to pay the basic fee all over again to register for the next date
• If you have missed the deadline for the next available exam date, late registration will have to be paid along the basic registration fee
• The ACT test date can be changed on the same day of the test as well by logging onto to your ACT account online.

Retaking ACT Exam  

There is no limit as such on retaking your ACT Exam.

• Registration is same as was done for the initial test.
• The retakes can be planned around the existing five days per annum.

 ACT Standby Testing: 

ACT Standby Testing is a facility for students who have missed their registration deadlines ‒ even the late registration deadline.  It is a good option for students who are prepared for their exam but just dint register early enough.  Although there are terms and conditions applied for standby testing:

• You will have to complete the registration process online as per the guidelines along with a standby request and submit it
• The standby request will not be accepted later than eight days before a test date known as “Standby Request Period” and with an additional fee of USD 49 applicable.
• However, even after placing the standby request, you are not guaranteed a seat on the test day. The admission to standby test will be on first‒come, first-serve basis upon availability of seats.
• If you do get a seat on the test day even after paying the standby fees, it cannot be transferred to another test date. Instead ACT will refund your fees paid for standby request.

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• Practice, Practice and Practice!
• Relax on the day before the Test‒ do not stress yourself
• Stay Calm and be positive
• No Negative Marking ‒ Make sure you attempt all the questions
• Guess Intelligently with purpose
• Read your questions with extreme attention to understand what is required.
• Since the question have multiple choice answers ‒ Choose the most concise answer
• Be careful with the No Change answers in the English Section
• Spend time with the Calculator wisely ‒ permitted for certain questions
• Remember ‒ In Mathematics they are testing your mathematical reasoning and not calculations
• Previewing, reading, and reviewing is your mantra to get the most out of each reading passage.

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Quick facts on coaching:

• Small student batches
• Flexible timings ‒ you can select during the week, in the weekends, in the evenings
• Coaching can run from two weeks to 1 month (generally twice or thrice a week)
• Additional hours are provided for students who cannot cope with the learning
• Study material is provided
• Free help with ACT registration is provided

 

Coaching and training for ACT is available at Admitworld. To register, contact +91 9000133877

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