HHS Tests: ACT

ACT (American College Test)

The ACT consists of curriculum-based achievement tests in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. An interest inventory helps students match the work activities and environment they prefer with careers. Scores are produced for each of the four tests and as a composite (average) on a range of 1 (low) to 36 (high). All Michigan colleges will use these test results as one of their tools for determining admission.

RESPONSES TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) FOR THE ACT

Registration materials, information, and applications are available in the Career Resource Center. YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THESE TESTS. To register for PSAT and AP tests, go to the General Office.

Online registration is accessible at http://www. actstudent.org. Online practice workshops are available throughout the school year.

Contact the Career Resource Center at 734.994.4438 for additional information.

The ACT is the State of Michigan Scholarship Exam.

To be considered for a merit scholarship, a student must submit ACT results to the State of Michigan.

The ACT must be taken on the April test date during the student's junior year or the October test of the student's senior year.

Use the code number when you complete your application.

http://www.testprepreview.com has an online ACT/SAT practice tests for no charge.

ACT scores are used for the State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program awards. This scholarship requires a student to have a score of 90* (total of sub tests or composite of 23) and demonstrated financial need. The last test date by which students may use qualifying scores is the December test.

*Score based on previous award year and is subject to change.

ACT - A national college admissions exam with curriculum-based tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning

high school grade and course information
interest inventory
student profile

TEST FORMAT: Three-hour multiple choice test covering English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. All Michigan colleges will use these test results as one of their tools for determining college admission.

Act Test Dates posted on line (act.org)
Act Fees - (act.org)
Understanding your scores (act.org)
* ACT Review - test preparation (actstudent.org)
On-Line Prep Tools
Local Test Prep Courses
Frequently Asked Questions

The ACT is the State of Michigan Scholarship Exam. To be considered for a merit scholarship, a student must submit ACT results to the State of Michigan. The ACT must be taken on the April test date during the studen'ts Junior year or the October test of the student's Senior year. Use the code number provided below when you complete your application.

Last updated: August 24, 2010