ACT Information

Tips for Taking the ACT

Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet.
Read the directions for each test carefully.
Read each question carefully.
Pace yourself—don’t spend too much time on a single passage or question.
Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.
Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser; do not use a mechanical pencil or ink pen.
Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones.
On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.
Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.
If you complete a test before time is called, recheck your work on that test.
Mark your answers neatly. Erase any mark completely and cleanly without smudging.
Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or continue writing the essay after time has been called or you will be dismissed and your answer document will not be scored.