ACT Prep Final Exam Study Guide
Four Keys to ACT Success?—ANSWER--1. Learn the Test
2. Learn the Kaplan Methods and Strategies
3. Learn the Material Tested
4. Practice, Practice, Practice
How long is the ACT with and without the writing test?—ANSWER--without
writing: 3 hours long
with writing: 3 hours and 40 minutes long
Between which two sections will you have a short break?—ANSWER--Math
and Reading
How many multiple-choice questions are on the ACT—ANSWER--215
multiple-choice questions
How long/ how many questions are in each section?—ANSWER--English
(45 minutes, 75 questions)
Math (60 minutes, 60 questions)
, Reading (35 minutes, 40 questions)
Science (35 minutes, 40 questions)
Writing (40 minutes)
What do you call the number of questions you get correct on the ACT?—
ANSWER--raw score
What do you call the number on a scale of 1-36 that the ACT uses for
reporting?—ANSWER--scale score
Should you take the optional writing test? Why or why not?—ANSWER--Yes
if you aren't sure about which school you're interested in or if your college
requires it
No if the college you're applying for does not require it
Should you guess on the ACT?—ANSWER--Yes, because there is no wrong
answer penalty
How many times can you take the ACT?—ANSWER--As many times as you
like
Where can you go online to register for the ACT?—ANSWER--
www.actstudent.org
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Four Keys to ACT Success?—ANSWER--1. Learn the Test
2. Learn the Kaplan Methods and Strategies
3. Learn the Material Tested
4. Practice, Practice, Practice
How long is the ACT with and without the writing test?—ANSWER--without
writing: 3 hours long
with writing: 3 hours and 40 minutes long
Between which two sections will you have a short break?—ANSWER--Math
and Reading
How many multiple-choice questions are on the ACT—ANSWER--215
multiple-choice questions
How long/ how many questions are in each section?—ANSWER--English
(45 minutes, 75 questions)
Math (60 minutes, 60 questions)
, Reading (35 minutes, 40 questions)
Science (35 minutes, 40 questions)
Writing (40 minutes)
What do you call the number of questions you get correct on the ACT?—
ANSWER--raw score
What do you call the number on a scale of 1-36 that the ACT uses for
reporting?—ANSWER--scale score
Should you take the optional writing test? Why or why not?—ANSWER--Yes
if you aren't sure about which school you're interested in or if your college
requires it
No if the college you're applying for does not require it
Should you guess on the ACT?—ANSWER--Yes, because there is no wrong
answer penalty
How many times can you take the ACT?—ANSWER--As many times as you
like
Where can you go online to register for the ACT?—ANSWER--
www.actstudent.org
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
