ACT for Students

The ACT consists of five content sections. The official ACT website offers descriptions of each section and practice questions (with answer check!) so that you can familiarize yourself with the format. Click on the following links to find out more!

English (practice questions)

Mathematics (practice questions) 

Reading (practice questions)

Science (practice questions)

Writing (practice questions)

Practice makes perfect!

Start your preparation early and give yourself plenty of time to review some of that content that you haven't seen since Middle School!

Here are some content-specific review packets if you need to brush up on a certain area:

Math:

• Math Basics
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra
• Plane Geometry
• Coordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Math Formulas

English:

• Punctuation
• Grammar
• Sentence Structure
• Writing Strategy

Reading:

• Question Types

Science:

• Question Types

Download the official ACT booklet Preparing for the ACT which includes a full practice test! 

Did you know that there is no penalty for guessing on the ACT?!

Take a look at some great tips for taking the ACT - learn the rules of the road and how best to prepare yourself!

• ACT test structure and format
• General test-taking tips
• Tips for multiple choice
• Tips on pacing
• Tips for the English test
• Tips for the Math test
• Tips for the Reading test
• Tips for the Science test
• Tips for the writing section

Take advantage of other numerous practice sites available such as:

• testprepreview.com
• 4tests.com
• varsitytutors.com/practice-tests
• Guilford Parent Academy offers Free Tutoring