The ACT Test for Students is conducted all over the world to get College admissions in reputed colleges for higher studies. ACT was introduced in the year 1959 by Everett Franklin Lindquist as a substitute for SAT test. The test is used as an assessment tool to measure the analytical thinking and capability of high school students to get admitted into college courses. The test consists of four subjects that are English, Mathematics, Reading, Scientific Reasoning and Writing (optional). This ACT test serves as an evaluation tool to determine the readiness of the high school students for getting admitted to the colleges. ACT sections syllabus consists of the topics from 7th to 12th grade. ACT is an entrance test that gives universities an approach to evaluate all the candidates from a single and well-defined approach. Students apply for the test through ACT registration on the official ACT website. Students can apply for the test twice before the actual admission process in junior and senior years. Twice appearance on the test gives confidence and orientation for study to the students. 

ACT Exam score varies from 1 to 36 dedicated to every subject. The duration of the ACT test is 3 hours and an additional hour is allocated for the students opting for the writing test. It is a multiple-choice test that does not implement the negative marking rule. Additionally, it consists of a total of 215 questions divided between various sections. English section consists of the three main parts that are management of writing, language experts and standard English conventions. 

The reading section in the ACT Test comprises the keywords recognition, passage structuring and keyword integration that check the interpretation skills of the candidates. Math has a higher weightage in the Test as it consists of algebra, elementary algebra, coordinate geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, statistics, fundamental skills and others. These topics have been a part of the Test as they check the problem-solving skills of the candidates. Reasoning section check the problem-solving skills and analytical thinking skills of the candidates therefore it comprises the topics such as data interpretation, scientific investigation, and preliminary inferences. Writing section is an optional section that consists of essay writing. 

Is ACT a replacement for SAT or Not? 

SAT and ACT, both the tests are administered to gauge a student’s readiness for college. The two exams differ in structure, however, colleges in the United States and other countries prefer the results of both entrance exams. In recent years, students take both tests to secure places to their desired colleges. Students who are proficient in English may choose to take the ACT exam because it primarily focuses on spoken and written English. However, students who are proficient in mathematical and statistical skills can choose to take the SAT. Variation in the questions makes the difference in the two tests. Therefore, the replacement of the ACT for the SAT depends only on the individual candidate. Students can solve this dilemma by completing two tests in the first year. Students will be able to solve dilemmas by giving tests and assessing which test is best for them. Reputable universities will take into account the scores of both tests. However, students should take any one exam to get more focus on the admission requirement.

What ACT Scores are required to get admissions into College?

The current average ACT score is 21 and the highest ACT score is 36. Students scoring above 25 have greater and numerous opportunities. According to ACT Inc, section-wise average scores for the students to apply at a good university are as follow:

Subject	Average Composite score	Average English Score	Average Mathematics Score	Average Reading Score	Average Science Score
Average score	21.0	20.3	20.7	21.4	21.0

 

Selective Universities or colleges have varied selection criteria and they expect higher scores from the applicants. Every university prefers different scores for different sections. Additionally, some universities need writing test scores for the admission process. The ACT scores for securing admissions in reputed universities have been presented below:

Institution	ACT score
University of Pennsylvania	32–34
Columbia University	31–35
University of California	30–34
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	32–35
Harvard College	33–36
Princeton University	32–36
New York University	30–33
Yale University	31–36

 

How to Prepare for the ACT with KPI? 

Knowledge Point Institute is the best ACT Test Prep coaching class in Dubai for exam preparation. We have accumulated extensive experience in moulding the career plans of thousands of students. We motivate students to solve every question in the ACT practice test so that they get familiar with the exam pressure. In the Reading section, we provide students with lively, critical and evidence-based assignments to practice in the classroom. Each question is discussed to expand the students’ thinking. Students prepare to write tests by giving them extensive and numerous types of passages for reading, script analysis, and editing.

The Knowledge Point Institute is the world’s leading ACT exam preparation system in Dubai offering interactive and extremely challenging teaching and practice methods to build students’ problem-solving skills and strengthen them for higher studies. Students must solve all questions in the final exam at the speed of light. As such, the thorough training provided by the Knowledge Point Institute is aimed at students in Dubai to get higher SAT scores. Our institute is known as the best ACT Test Prep class in Dubai due to extensive training, one-on-one problem solving and highly qualified staff. Moreover, students prefer the Knowledge Point Institute because it offers them a great place to study in a positive atmosphere and inspiring teachers. We have a dedicated staff that educates students individually and in a targeted manner. The Knowledge Point Institute provides students with extensive, exhaustive and logical training to score higher ACT scores. 

The distinguishing feature of the Knowledge Point Institute is that we ensure that the coaching reaches every student. Thus, we offer online as well as offline learning modes to the students where they can learn at their convenience. One-to-one, customised, small group and large group are some of the ACT Test Prep packages available at Knowledge Point Institute.