ACT is the most elite exam in order to secure seats into the supreme institutes of united states of america and now many foreign colleges and universities accept this exam as an entry to this dream degree. Many student appear for this exam all over world as education in unites states is considered as best in the world.
ACT Exam Pattern
ACT has four test sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science- total duration of 3 hours. The writing section is optional and adds another 40 minutes to the total duration. It is an MCQ (multiple choice questions) based test with 215 questions in total. The scores on every section vary from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The total test score is an average of all section scores.
Section | No. of Questions | Duration | Syllabus |
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English | 75 | 45 minutes | Usage/mechanics and rhetorical skills |
Mathematics | 60 | 60 minutes | Algebra, geometry, elementary trigonometry, reasoning, and problem-solving |
Reading | 40 | 35 minutes | Reading Comprehension |
Science | 40 | 35 minutes | Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving |
Optional Writing Test | 1 essay prompt | 30 minutes | Writing Skills |