Rockwood Offers Free ACT to All Juniors in 2012

To assist our students as they prepare for college and careers, Rockwood is offering the opportunity for all high school juniors to take the ACT college entrance exam during a school day at no cost to families.

When: The ACT will be administered to all juniors on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Where: Juniors will take the ACT at their respective high schools.

Do juniors need to sign up? All Rockwood juniors will register for the ACT in their high schools prior to the April 24 testing date. 

What is on the ACT? The ACT is made up of four curriculum-based, multiple-choice tests:
   English - 75 items, 45 minutes
   Mathematics - 60 items, 60 minutes
   Reading Test - 40 items, 35 minutes
   Science Test - 40 items, 35 minutes

How do I prepare? It may help to become familiar with the ACT test.  You can find information, take a free practice test, and learn some test-taking tips on this Web site: www.actstudent.org/testprep

What happens to my ACT results? Discuss your scores with your counselor and use them in planning your senior year. Your score will be reportable to all colleges and universities in the United States.  The NCAA also accepts your score for initial eligibility.

Check out these resources for parents and students:
   ACT for students >>
   ACT for parents >>
   Preparing for the ACT >>>
   Get Set for College >>