The ACT (American College Test) is known as the "National College Entrance Examination" and serves as a test of students' comprehensive abilities. It is not only one of the admission requirements for American universities, but also one of the main criteria for universities to award scholarships. This exam is recognized by many American universities, but mostly in the Central and Western regions.

ACT and SAT are different. The ACT exam is more like a subject exam, emphasizing the candidate's mastery of course knowledge while also testing their independent thinking and judgment abilities. In terms of difficulty, the ACT exam is easier than the SAT, especially for Chinese candidates, choosing the ACT exam may be easier to achieve relatively satisfactory results in the short term.

ACT Exam FAQ

Q1: When is the scoring time for the ACT exam?

1. Generally speaking, candidates can see their scores (excluding writing scores) on the official website about 2 weeks after the exam.

2. If a formal grade report needs to be generated, it will take 3-8 weeks. Generally, within 15 days after the end of the ACT exam, scores can be viewed on the official ACT website, no later than 8 weeks.

Q2: How is the ACT exam score calculated?

The maximum score for ACT is 36 points, with each section receiving 36 points. The total score is calculated as the average score. The total score for ACT is (English+Mathematics+Reading+Science Pushing)/4, with a maximum score of 12 points for composition. It is not included in the total score and will be given separately.

03: What are the admission standards for American schools?

31-36 points: Can be admitted to High Selective level universities (usually top universities) 26-30 points: Can be admitted to Selective level universities (usually key universities, ranked in the top 100) 23-26 points: Can be admitted to Traditional level universities (middle ranked universities in the United States). Note: For reference only.

How long is the validity period of the ACT exam?

The validity period of ACT scores is two years. For most candidates, it is recommended to start preparing for the ACI exam about six months before application and take the ACT exam about three months before application begins.