Part I

Coming to Terms with Reality: An Overview of the ACT

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In this part …

• Get cozy with the format and content of the ACT and develop a checklist of the items to take with you to the exam (and leave home). Find out how your efforts will be scored and when it's a good idea to take the ACT for a second, or even third, time.
• Develop a plan to beat stress during the test and learn other ways to avoid messing up your performance so that you can achieve your best possible score.
• Benefit from the advice of seasoned college counselors to help you answer the question, “What do colleges want from me?”