Why is the ACT Important?

Like a lot of Highschool students, I used to think that the ACT was not very important. I remember thinking… “Why am I taking this test?” Even though it may seem like a pointless test, it is actually very important. Below are 9 reasons why every student should take the ACT.

1. Most Colleges will require your scores

– There are many colleges that do not require ACT scores in order to get in, however, there are many that do. Colleges want to see how you scored on either the ACT or the SAT. The ACT is not required, but not taking it can limit your chances in getting into the college that you want to get in. m

2. There are Score-Based scholarships for the winning

– Many colleges reward students with tuition money if they perform well on the ACT or the SAT. In fact, scoring really good on these tests can lead to a full ride at many schools and generous scholarships at other schools.

3. Some Jobs require your test scores

– This might sound odd, but some potential bosses will want to see data from your previous SAT or ACT scores before hiring you. This mainly applies to jobs that are in consulting and in the financial sector.

4. The ACT has a science section

-The SAT does incorporate some scientific passages, but there is not a section that is just for science. If you really like science and feel like you would score good on it, taking the ACT is your best bet..

5. The ACT is lighter on Algebra than the SAT

– The ACT makes up for its lack of algebraic problems by Shining the light on geometry and trigonometry more than the SAT. This is why you should prepare wisely for the ACT. If you are not an algebra fan, the ACT is your best bet.

6. The ACT permits calculators throughout the Math test

– The SAT has a calculator portion and a no-calculator portion. The no-calculator questions are typically the questions where you need a calculator. Therefore, if you count on using a calculator you need to take the ACT.

7. The ACT does not have any grid-ins

– Student produced response questions, or grid-ins, are the ones where you supply your own answer, as featured on the SAT. These questions do not exist on the ACT. This means that you always have answer choices handed to you to work with.

8. The essay on the ACT wants your opinion

– The essay wants you to provide your opinion and it wants you to provide an argument. The essay on the SAT is all about reading comprehension and literary analysis. If that doesn’t sound fun, I would go with the ACT.

9. The ACT is required by some States

-If you are in Highschool and you are in the states that require the ACT, then you have to take the test. You can either take it with writing or without writing. There is not really a choice when it comes to the ACT if you live in a particular state.

I hope all of these tips and facts help you understand just why the ACT is important!