Transcription
2021/2022COUNSELOR'SGUIDE
TABLE OFCONTENTS3Introduction4ACT Test Dates & Fee Waivers5Test Prep Options6The Official ACT Subject Guides7The Official ACT Prep Guide8ACT Test Prep Comparison Chart1011125 Reasons Students ShouldChoose the ACT TestComparison of the ACT to the SATACT WorkKeys
PPORTUNITY.EQUITY.Each year, the ACT test providesin-depth results to more than 1.5million students, their families,and schools to inform academicintervention, support college andcareer counseling, and predictperformance in first year collegecourses. Together, we can createlife-changing opportunities, removebarriers, and inspire students tochase their dreams.We fight for fairness in education to create aworld where everyone can discover and fulfilltheir potential. Join us by encouraging yourstudents to take advantage of the insights andopportunities they can gain from the ACT test.We’ve provided this guide to makeunderstanding all things ACT as simple aspossible.2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDECCESS.At ACT, we’re ready to reinvest in ourwork alongside educators like you tohelp students overcome the equityand opportunity gaps that existacross the educational landscape.3
2021 / 2022TEST DATESSEP.11APR.20Register online atact.org/bts2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE4OCT.23DEC.11JUN.11* JUL.16FEB.12* No test centers arescheduled in NewYork for the Julytest date.FEEWAIVERSCounselors can order fee waivers for the ACT test and othersupport materials at act.org/the-act/supportmaterials.You can request up to four fee waivers on behalf of eachqualifying student.Fee waivers cover the basic registration fees and providefree access to The Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Poweredby Kaplan .Students who have taken the ACT with a fee waivercan send an unlimited number of score reports for freeincluding their superscore or scores from any individualtest, even those taken previously during the ACT NationalTest and State and District Testing.
TEST PREPOPTIONSThe Official ACT Self-PacedCoursePowered by KaplanThe Official ACT Live OnlineClassesStudents learn test content andtest-day strategies in a virtualclassroom led by an expert fromKaplan who can answer questionsand adapt to student needs inreal time.Students who register for the ACTtest with a fee waiver get 1 yearof free access to The Official ACT Self-Paced Course. Access to everything in TheOfficial ACT Self-Paced Course,including 30 short, self-pacedvideo lessons, 2,000 ACT testquestions, and five full-lengthACT practice tests Over 30 short video lessonsincluding ACT official content Five full-length ACT practicetests to get familiar with thetest format Built-in course syllabusPowered by KaplanFeatures: 16 hours of live onlineinstructionStudents get a personal guideto ACT success with individualsessions packed with teststrategies. With Official ACTTutoring, students will learn testcontent and test-day strategiesin individual sessions led by anexpert from Kaplan, who willadapt to their needs in real time,answer questions, and providepersonalized recommendations. Flexible class options Off-camera teachers foradditional supportFeatures: 5 hours of private, one-on-onetutoring with an expert, onlinetutor Access to on-demand videolessons you can watch anytime 5 official ACT practice tests A customizable questionbank with 2,000 official ACTquestions Personalized homeworkassigned by your tutor2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE 2,000 ACT test questions topractice and gain confidenceTutoringPowered by KaplanThe Official ACT Self-PacedCourse offers official testcontent and test-day strategiesanywhere, anytime with ondemand tutorials led by an expertteacher. The course is organizedwith over 30 video lessons thatinclude all official ACT practicequestions, plus additional guidedand independent practice items.The course also allows studentsto track and measure progressthroughout, with five full lengthofficial practice tests included.Features:The Official ACT 5
THE OFFICIAL ACTSUBJECT GUIDES The Official ACT Subject Guides are individual prep booksperfect for students who are looking for subject-specificguidance and practice to improve their test scores.Official ACT English Guide Learn time management strategies Review the glossary to study grammatical terms covered on the ACT test Access ACT writing prompts and more than 150 official ACT Englishquestions with detailed solutions and explanationsOfficial ACT Math Guide Learn problem-solving techniques Understand how to identify the basic math concept found in eachquestion Access more than 130 official ACT math questions with detailedsolutions and explanationsOfficial ACT Reading Guide Learn how to read faster and retain information Understand the best way to approach reading each passage2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE6 Access more than 150 official ACT reading questions with detailedsolutions and explanationsOfficial ACT Science Guide Learn how to quickly and efficiently read graphs, charts, and data Review the vocabulary section to study terms covered in the sciencesection Access official ACT science questions with detailed solutions andexplanations
THE OFFICIAL ACTPREP GUIDE The comprehensive guide provides studentswith information from registration throughresults and includes SIX full-length practicetests and online practice questions. Plus,students get detailed explanations for everyanswer and practical tips on how to boost theirscore on the English, math, reading, science,and optional writing tests.FEATURES NEW! Access six official ACT tests in the book, including one NEW fulllength practice test with optional writing test NEW! 400 digital flashcards Online practice – create practice sets based on question type,difficulty level, and more Familiarize yourself with the test instructions, format and subjectareas Review explanations for all correct and incorrect answer choices andinsight into how the test is scored Gauge your strengths and weaknesses within the test subjects andidentify areas for improvement Prepare for test day with recommended strategies and test-takingtips2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE7
ACT TEST PREPCOMPARISONCHARTPREPARINGFOR THEACT TEST(Booklet)THE OFFICIALACT PREPGUIDETHE OFFICIALACTSUBJECTGUIDESHelpful hintsand test-takingstrategies, as wellas one completepractice ACT.Real test questionsand detailedexplanations forevery answer tohelp students getfamiliar with theformat so they canapproach the ACTwith confidence.Step-by-stepinformation foreach section test,allowing studentsto familiarizethemselves with thetypes of questionsthey can expect tosee on test day.An introductionto the format andlayout of the test.A comprehensiveguide to fullyprepare for the testin book format.Concept-basedoutlines for thesection studentsplan to focus on.DescriptionWhy ChooseThis Option2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE8FormatDownloadFREEPriceBook & OnlineFeatures39.95 Book20.95 each
ACT TEST PREPCOMPARISONCHARTTHE OFFICIALDescriptionWhy ChooseThis OptionACTLIVE ONLINECLASSPowered by KaplanPowered by KaplanTest content andtest-day strategiesavailable anywhere,anytime withon-demand tutorialsled by an expertfrom Kaplan.Test content andtest-day strategiesprovided in a virtualclassroom led by anexpert from Kaplanwho can answerquestions and adaptto student needs inreal time.Learn test contentand test-daystrategies inindividual tutoringsessions led by anexpert from Kaplan.The 6-monthunlimited accesssubscriptionprovides ampleopportunity toprepare for thetest and interactwith thousands ofpractice items.Access to everythingin The Official ACTSelf-Paced Courseplus 16 hours of liveinstruction.Tutor will adaptto your needs inreal time, answeryour questions,and provide youwith personalizedrecommendations.On-Demand Videos119 (access for 6 months)PriceTHE OFFICIALACTSELF-PACEDCOURSEVirtual Classroom549 (access for 6 months)ACTTUTORINGPowered by KaplanOnline 7492021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDEFormatTHE OFFICIAL9
FIVE REASONSSTUDENTSSHOULD CHOOSETHE ACT TESTEXPAND THEIR OPTIONSTaking the ACT test can help students on the way totheir dream school. Plus, the ACT offers students theopportunity to be identified and recruited by colleges.PAY FOR COLLEGEStudents with an ACT score qualify for more scholarshipsbecause many colleges require scores for merit-basedawards. Without one, students could miss out onthousands of dollars.PLAN FOR THE FUTUREACT scores do more than get students into college. Resultsinclude a college and career planning section that directsstudents toward the best path to success.STAND OUT2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE10ACT scores can help students stand out in a crowded fieldof applicants with similar high school grades.SECURE A SUPERSCOREWhen students take the ACT more than once, we canaverage their best section scores for an official ACTSuperscore.
COMPARISONOF THE ACT TOTHE SATCALCULATOR ALLOWED FORENTIRE MATH TESTESSAY IS OPTIONALNO PENALTY FOR GUESSINGFREE DAILY PRACTICE QUESTIONSFREE COMPREHENSIVE TESTPRACTICETEST FEES WAIVED FORELIGIBLE STUDENTSFEE WAIVER STUDENTS ELIGIBLEFOR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEEWAIVERFREE SCORE REPORTSALL TESTS 1 HOUR OR LESSMEASURES WHAT STUDENTSLEARN IN HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TOENGLISH LEARNER SUPPORTSSTUDENTS GET A STEM SCORESUBJECT SCORES ARE BALANCED2 hours 55 minutes 40-minute essay (optional)3 hours 50-minute essay (optional)STRUCTURE4 tests optional writing test3 tests optional writing test1 hour1 hour 20 minutes35 minutes35 minutesComposite 1–36(writing domain scores: 2–12)Composite 400-1600(SAT Essay: Reported in 3 dimensions, each 2-8)LONGEST TESTSHORTEST TESTSCORE RANGE2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDETESTING TIME11
Whether their plans after high schoolinclude an internship, workingduring college, or going straightinto the workforce, students canshowcase their skills to employers ofall kinds with ACT WorkKeys .More than ever, peopleare entering the workforceunprepared. After takingWorkKeys, your students willunderstand their strengths,weaknesses, and how they stackup to what employers expect.If your students complete thethree WorkKeys assessments—Applied Math, Graphic Literacy,and Workplace Documents—theycan earn the ACT WorkKeys National Career ReadinessCertificate (NCRC ).With WorkKeys, the student is incontrol—they can take it on theirown time, as many times as theywant, and only share scores withemployers when they’re ready.2021/2022 COUNSELOR’S GUIDE12Learn more at act.org/workforce
2021/2022COUNSELOR’SGUIDEFor more information visit act.org 2022 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.MR024411
Test Prep Options The Official ACT Prep Guide Comparison of the ACT to the SAT The Official ACT Subject Guides ACT Test Prep Comparison Chart ACT WorkKeys ACT Test Dates & Fee Waivers 5 Reasons
