The ACT (American College Test) is also used by colleges in the college admissions process; most schools will accept either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT and leave the selection to the student. The ACT is a four-hour exam designed to measure critical reading, mathematical, science and social studies reasoning abilities; the writing sub-test is optional, but we strongly recommend that our students take this optional portion. As is the case with the SAT Reasoning Test, students’ scores usually improve with repeated testing and we recommend that our juniors test two or three times; the test is offered multiple times through the school year. Some students find ACT testing to their advantage on two accounts. First, the ACT focuses on four, rather than two, areas of study. Second, the ACT does not subtract points for incorrect answers as does the SAT. The test is administered at the high school, but students must register at www.actstudent.org. Scores are mailed to students’ homes approximately four weeks after the exam.
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View ACT WebsiteWilson’s High School Code 395-190, Test Center 163110
ACT Test Dates
* Sunday dates are available at other locations for those who cannot attend Saturday due to religious observances. Please talk to your school counselor. *
Test Day Checklist
- View Test Day Check List
- About 40 Minutes – In addition to choosing a test date and location, you will be asked to provide information that will be visualized on your score report to help you to explore possible careers that align with your stated interests
- Desktop or laptop with an internet connection – Mobile and tablet not recommended
- Credit Card or other forms of payment
- High school course details
- Headshot photo – Now or anytime before the photo deadline
Pricing/Fees
Fee Waivers
Please talk to your school counselor about fee waivers.
ACT Test Prep (free and paid options)
The listing on here is offered as a service to the students and parents of Wilson School District and is not an endorsement of the programs by the Wilson School District or Wilson Senior High School.
- Digital Flashcards(FREE)
- Kaplan FREE Online ACT Prep
- Practice Questions
- Prep (FREE)
- Preparing for the ACT (FREE Booklet)
- Question of the day (FREE)
- ACT Strategy Workshop (FREE Webinar Recording)
- Test Geek (Free)
- Test Prep (FREE and Paid options)
- Test Prep Preview
- https://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-test/
1 to 1 Tutor
- www.1to1tutor.org
- Online Tutoring Program
- Diana Hinkel, Phone: 484-525-9823
Kaplan Test Prep
- http://www.kaptest.com/
- Various Prices
Huntington Learning Center
- http://huntingtonhelps.com/
- Various Prices
Princeton Review
- http://www.princetonreview.com/
- Various Prices
Sylvan Learning Center
- www.sylvanlearning.com/
- Various Prices