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5 total – 2 verbal, 1 math, 1 science, and 1 optional essay
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 (English) | 75 | 45 minutes |
| Section 2 (Mathematics) | 60 | 60 minutes |
| —–BREAK—– | – | 10 minutes |
| Section 3 (Reading) | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Section 4 (Science) | 40 | 35 minutes |
| —–BREAK—– | – | 5 minutes |
| Section 5 (Writing) | 1 | 40 minutes |
As many times as you would like! Most students will take the ACT 2-3 times during their 11th grade and 12th grade years.
Each section of the ACT is scored out of 36, and then averaged together to get a composite score. There is also an optional essay section.
The optional essay is scored in 4 categories (Ideas & Analysis, Development & Support, Organization, and Language use) on a scale of 2-12, and then averaged to get your overall essay score. A rubric is available from the ACT website here.
Test scores only make up a component of college admissions, but top 20 schools in Los Angeles such as UCLA and USC typically look for scores in the 29-34 range from their applicants. Less competitive schools like Pepperdine will typically look for scores in the 26-31 range.
Most prep books will have a few practice tests included, but some may vary in difficulty and accuracy. For the most accurate test results, “The Real ACT Prep Guide” is the only official book created by ACT. LA Tutors also offers proctored exams which better simulate the official testing environment. You can register for a practice exam here: Proctored ACT Registration. You can also take practice tests at home with our free proctored videos, where a recorded proctor will time your sections, announce remaining time, and coordinate breaks: Proctored ACT Practice Test Video
Once you’ve taken a practice test and have an idea of your baseline score, you should plan around how much improvement you’d like to see. Most students will prep at least a few months before their test, and review for 1-2 months before their second and/or third sittings.
