What topics will be covered on the ACT?

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Since there are several college-entry tests available throughout the United States, a common question asked by students and their families is “What’s going to be on the test?” The ACT has four required sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The highest score available for each of these examinations is a 36, and the average of the four is the final score given.

The ACT also offers an optional Writing Test, which takes an additional 30 minutes. The Writing Test is designed to complement the English test by measuring the student’s skill in preparing for and writing a short essay in the given amount of time.

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