i'm 24 years and i'm going to enroll in college soon. i have to take the act test, what can i do to prepare for the test. i've been out of school for 5 years now, so its a lot of things i need to go over.
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get the pretest books at any large book store, go over them. then the day of the test relax and just knock it out.
53404
you have to devote your whole life to the stage. always be prepared to be unprepared, and don't be afraid to ask for help. if you're struggling between grades and fine arts, i know where you are and it all depends on the tests, no one will want you to perform for them if you don't have great grades in everything.
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Usually through a local community college Adult Basic Education program you can take the GED program at an earlier age.  My son just took his at age 16 and completed his in 13 weeks - he had no previous high school attendance and they gave him one-on-one instruction.  He graduated with two A's, one C and one D - and according to the statistics - State High School Graduates (that is what they are in our state, not GED) out perform their public school peers by 40% on the given exams.  Had he had 26 more points he could have 9 hours free college at our community college.  Don't know if that applies everywhere or not. It took me awhile to find the program, but it was well worth my persistance and jumping through the loops!
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My suggestio is to go to find a community college. Community colleges don not require ACT's or SAT's and for the most part all you need is a high school diploma. Even if you were to take the tests now, you would have needed excelent grades in high school to get into a state school, or university. you'd be competing with many high school seniors who have been successful the last 12 years of their lives.
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Taking the ACT or SAT will not have any influence on whether or not you can get a job.  Employers don't give a rat's patootie about these scores.  If you're not going to college, there's no reason to take them.\n\nThe GED is the really critical thing to do if you're not going to finish high school.  Most employers WILL care that you have a HS diploma or equivalent...It's on almost all job applications.  However, one or the other is all they care about...they won't ask you "Did you really graduate, or did you just get your GED?"  So, when it comes to the employment world, this is really all that matters (unless you go on to get a college degree, of course).\n\nThere are many good jobs out there for people who have a diploma or GED.  I don't have a college education, but I am an Executive Assistant at a multi-billion dollar company, working closely with our CEO, CFO and COO.  Admittedly, it took a few years of working in lower-rung positions for me to get here, but all of the jobs I have had have been the 8 - 5, Monday thru Friday type, that have allowed me to maintain my self respect and gain the respect of my peers.  \n\nGood luck!
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"DUDE! Pick those Stix up and learn to play" I friend of mine told that to her boyfriend to be a smart a**, she also said that if you think that you're too old to learn anything, then why go off to college? i agree with her, and this aplies here as well. get acquainted with the skins Boy, and start learnin!
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According to national statistics, it is between 20 and 21... But I think that if you think you could do better a second time around then you should definitely go for it. I took the test on June 10th (a week and a half ago) and I havnt got my results back yet but I dont think I did my best. So im treating this time like a practice test and I am going to take it again in October...Remember, the better your ACT score is, the more options you will have in choosing a college. And almost everyone raises their score at least a point or two the next time they take the test... Because you are more familiar with it you will do better also.
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SAT is basically a brother to ACT exams. Both of these two exams test the basic knowledge of a person. Since you are a foreign student, you might need to study hard for the SAT English Subject test. the best website to visit to get more information about the SAT is www.collegeboard.com. This is the Official SAT website where you can find all of the necesary information. Remember one thing, while taking this exam always think that you are alone in the test room and please don't get panic by seeing others answering questions faster than you. Start resting atleast 2 days before the test. Have a good breakfast, but eat less than you usually do. On the day of the test just go over everything you have studied. If possible go to movie a day before the Exam by doing that you will be relaxed on the day of the exam and by reviewing before the test you will refresh everything. sleep early a night before the Exam. I suggest you start studying atleast a Month before the Exam. While taking the Test, think that you are in a place that you love the most and are extremely comfortable working. These tests are very lenghty and you might get bored by the end of the exam. Please do not think about the exam once you are done with it and when you move to another part of the test. These tests depend on the the subjects that you want to take. Refer to College Board Website for more information. College Board website is www.collegeboard.com . And Atlast do your very best on the test. I wish you Best of Luck in Advance. You can always E-mail me for any suggestions.
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The best place is from the ACT website. Go to http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html and click on the free, online test link!
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It depends on whether or not you want to go to college.  I wouldn't get to overwhelmed with what "career" you will have after graduation because most people go through about 7+ in a lifetime!\n\nIf you don't expect to go to college then I would start thinking Junior or Senior year as to what technical job you are interested in.  Do you like work with tools?  people? ideas? \n\nIf you do plan on going to college I would focus on what area of education you are interested in rather than what "career" as again that can change.  So just do something that interests you or you'd like to learn more about and you will do well!\n\nStill it's best to narrow these ideas down by at least Senior year.  Visit a high school counselor and he/she will be more than happy to work with you and help you take career development tests etc.
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Practice. Practice. Practice.\nBuy an ACT review book, read through the tips and practice with prompts.  Score yourself and see where you still need improvement.
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that really depends on several factors including\n\n* how long youve been out of high school\n* how well you did when you attended\n* how well you prepare ( lots of books/sample tests available in the library/online\n\nhope this helps - good luck
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You will only use a tiny bit of what you do in college in the real world, unless you are going to be a lawyer or doctor. The REAL lesson you learn in college is how to work hard and indepenantly, and to solve tough problems. When you get to the real world, you'll have to learn a bunch of completely unrelated skills and acquire new knowledge. It seems pointless, but college is really a weeding out process. In all honesty if there was a way to determine if an 18 year old is a tough, hard working, intelligent, problem solver with leadership skills and self confidence, he would do just as well if not better than a 22 yo college grad. \n\nSo to answer your question, just get good enough grads to graduate, and hit the ground running when you get to the real world.
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I went to a school that was supposed to ready me for the A+ test. I was no more ready for that test after the school than I was when I started. If you are already computer savvy and I'm betting you probably are, go get a few books from a one of those huge chain book stores and start studying. It's a hell of allot cheaper than signing up for some crash course being taught by people not much smarter than you are and that are just out to make a buck off you. Go invest in some good A+ books start studying and in about 5 or 6 months go take the test. Pay for A+ certified folks vary, but depending on where you live, they can make anywhere between 10 and 15 bucks an hour, but then again it all depends on how much of a true computer nerd you are. If you really know your shiznit, you can make good money if you also have the MCSE certification. Problem with the MCSE is you have to re-cert. every three years, so I was like fvck that. School for me is a means to an end, not something you have to keep torturing yourself with day after day for the rest of your life just to earn a living. If you choose the computer biz that's what kind of life you are in for. Technology changes so rapidly with computers, if you want to make any serious coin in the industry, you will have to go to school for the rest of your life. Sorry, I'm way too old for that shiznit!!!
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Questions in the ACT are basically the same level of difficulty as the with regular SAT test. The ACT test is divided into four high school level sections: English, math, reading, and science reasoning. The mathematics section is composed of 60 questions about pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, and trigonometry that has to be finished within one hour. Remember, unlike the SAT, the ACT does not allow you to use a calculator! The reading section is merely composed of stories, poem, and short essays that test your understanding of literature. The English section is divided into two sub-section. First is the regular section where you answer grammar type questions. The second part of the test is the optional writing section where you have the option to take it after all the basic parts are completed. Lastly, the science portion is composed of chemistry, biology, and physics question.\n\nAs like with every other test there is, the ACT is created to access a students ability to move on from high school, so it is recommended to review for it. Most colleges in the United States either require or recommend its future students to take the ACT exam as part of their college admission requirements. Some colleges even use the result to place their future students into classes where they belong.
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IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GET AN EDUCATION. You're never to old to keep learning. I have people in my classes at a state university that are as old as my parents (in their 40's), just deciding they want to change careers and need a different degree, or just want to get their first degree.  I'm not saying it won't be odd being in study groups with people who could be as young as 17 or 18 but it will help if you just figure they are a college student just like you, they're here to learn and so are you so just ignore the age difference and get that degree! I wish you the best of luck!
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I just got my scores back from the ACT. I didn't prepare at all and I did fine, but that's because my school helps my test-taking skills. If you know how to take standardized tests then you should be fine. The hardest part on the test for me was the science. It was reading and understanding graphs and data tables in relation to experiments performed. Unless you're a science genius, I would definitely do some of those practice problems.\n\nAlso, if you're not in at least algebra 2 or trigonometry this year, I would also go over a few practice problems, because those subjects are included in the math section. It's also really easy to forget the basics of geometry so you might want to review that as well.\n\nThe English sections were split into English and Reading. The English section gives sentences where you have to find the mistakes. It basically tests your grammar. If you're not good with sentence structure and proper grammar, I would definitely review the basics for that. The Reading section contains about page-long passages that you have to read and then several questions that you have to answer about the passage. It's easy to run out of time on the Reading section so be sure not to take your time.\n\nAlso, if you're taking the ACT with the writing portion, be sure you know how to manage your time during the essay.\n\nI would recommend "The Real ACT Prep Guide" because it's made by the makers of the ACT. Collegeboard.com most likely has all the other answers you need.\n\nI just looked at my scores again and the sections are:\n\n1. English\n     Usage/Mechanics\n     Rhetorical Skills\n2. Mathematics\n     Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra\n     Int. Algebra/Coord. Geometry\n     Plane Geometry/Trigonometry\n3. Reading\n     Social Studies/Science\n     Arts/Literature\n4. Science\n5. Writing (optional)\n\nHope I helped.