ACT Test Prep Resources
ACTive Prep Software
Interactive test prep software includes practice tests and a placement test to customize preparation for individual students. Available for schools for $525 per site. For ordering information, visit www.act.org/activeprep or call 319-337-1429. Multiple site discounts are available.
Preparing for the ACT Assessment Booklet FREE
Describes the content of the ACT Assessment and includes test preparation
suggestions and a practice test.
EXPLORE (8th/9th grade) and PLAN (10th grade)
Because EXPLORE and PLAN cover the same academic areas as the ACT, these tests help students become familiar with the content and format of the ACT, as well as provide an early indication of academic strengths and weaknesses. To learn more about EXPLORE and PLAN visit www.act.org/epas or call 800-294-2875.
Sample Questions FREE
Available at www.actstudent.org
Retired ACT Tests
Retired ACT Assessment tests are available for purchase and use by students and institutions. Packages of 25 for $16.00.
Test Preparation Reference Manual for Teachers and Counselors
This manual provides presentation graphics and instructions to support the use of the free Preparing for the ACT Assessment booklet. The cost is $10.00.
Getting Into the ACT
The Official Guide to the ACT Assessment written by ACT contains helpful test prep information, including two retired ACT tests. To order, call Harcourt Brace Publishing at 1-800-543-1918 (Item # 0156005352). The cost is $17.00.
Helpful
Websites
Click on the blue link to access each website. Make sure you are connected to the Internet first.
www.act.org ACTs homepage links to all ACTs programs, services, research, innovative users, and much more.
www.actstudent.org ACTs home page for student-oriented information. Information about ACT registration, test preparation, and the college admissions process can be found here.
www.act.org/aap ACT Assessment information related to content of the test, test dates, test prep solutions, electronic registration, guidance for students, counseling information, research briefs, etc.
www.act.org/aap/disab ACT Assessment information on services, accommodations and National Test Center Options for students with disabilities.
www.act.org/explore Information describing EXPLORE components and benefits, innovative users, workshop and instructional material for downloading, ordering information and much more.
www.act.org/plan Information describing PLAN components and benefits, workshop and instructional material for downloading, ordering information and much more.
www.act.org/standard ACTs Standards for Transition are statements of knowledge and skills that students should know and be able to do at a specific score range. Instructional support material is available for download.
www.c-b-e.org The Council for Basic Education (CBE), a national non-profit organization, advocates high academic standards for all students and exemplary teaching in every classroom in our nations public schools.
www.ccsso.org Council of Chief State School Officers is a nationwide, nonprofit organization. In representing the chief education officers, CCSSO works on behalf of the state agencies that serve pre K-12 students throughout the nation.
www.cgcs.org The Council of Great City Schools is an organization of Americas largest urban public school systems.
www.counseling.org The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.
www.ed.gov This site is a link to the No Child Left Behind and the U.S. Department of Education websites.
www.mapping-your-future.org One-stop site for students, parents and counselors with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning. The site is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal Education Loan Program (FELP).
www.nacac.com The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is an education association of secondary school counselors, college and university admission officers, and counselors who work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education.
www.ncda.org The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is the organization for career development providers and a division of the American Counseling Association.
www.nces.ed.gov The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website for K-12 educators. The site highlights issues of concern with current research and statistics for teachers, administrators, school board members, and parents.
www.ncte.org The National Association for Career and Technical Education (NACTE) is a professional organization of teachers, counselors, school administrators, teacher educators, and business/industry partners.
www.nclb.gov No Child Left Behind summary and information for parents and community members.
www.schoolcounselor.org The American School Counselor Association (ASCA), a national organization that represents the profession of school counseling, focuses on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching effective school counseling practices.
www.actstudent.org/writing For information in finding out whether or not university choice requires writing exam.
www.actstudent.org/testprep Test prep available on line at this website. HBCS has a copy of the ACT PZrep Guide Workbook in library.
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED
ACT PHONE NUMBERS
For counselors only: 800-553-6244; then extension
For students, parents, others: 319-337-extension
ACT Registration (M-F 8am 8 pm central time)
Calls from students, high school counselors, parents.......................................... 1270
Orders for registration packets, ASR forms, preparation booklets..................... 1270
Registration via World Wide Web.......................................... www.actstudent.org
Technical problems registering online................................................................ 1270
Reregistration by touch-tone phone and credit card........................... 800-525-6926
Additional Score Reports individual requests (also available at www.act.org)............. 1313
High school counselor help line..................................................................................... 1320
Calls from students about ACT scores............................................................. 1313
Calls from students about corrections after testing............................................. 1313
Fee waiver forms......................................................................................................... 1270
High school code assignments; code lists, tapes, diskettes address changes................... 1365
High school code posters............................................................................................. 1338
High school profile reports........................................................................................... 1111
Research services for high schools and colleges............................................................ 1131
Score reports
Cancel score reports by Thursday noon after national test date......................... 1270
College reports after testing (students requesting ASRs).................................... 1313
High school help line for counselors.................................................................. 1320
Interpreting scores/validity of scores.......................................................... 341-2552
Special Testing (individual testing for students with disabilities)...................................... 1332
Accommodations at national test centers with standard time (for
students with disabilities).................................................................................. 1510
Extended-time testing at national test centers (for students with
disabilities)....................................................................................................... 1851
Test Administration (test centers)................................................................................. 1510
Test Preparation
ACTive Prep (CD-ROM)
General information.............................................................................. 1768
Orders (also available at website www.act.org).................................... 1429
Getting Into the ACT (for orders)................................................... 800-543-1918
Reference Manual for Teachers & Counselors.............................................. 1429
Sample test booklets (also available at www.act.org)........................................ 1429
Preparing for the ACT Assessment............................................................... 1270
ACT Assessment User Handbook (free for high schools and colleges)......................... 1364
ACT/PLAN linkage reports......................................................................................... 1482
ACT student guide Using Your ACT Assessment Results............................................ 1338
Calculator questions (ACT and PLAN)
Changes in high school math curriculum............................................................ 1458
Prohibited models (recording)........................................................... 800-498-6481
Questions from ACT test supervisors............................................................... 1510
Questions from PLAN administrators............................................................... 1029
All other questions........................................................................................... 1458
EXPLORE (8th/9th grade test)
General questions/information packets for schools............................................ 1040
Sample test orders........................................................................................... 1429
Testing/scoring/materials orders........................................................................ 1892
Validity of scores...................................................................................... 341-2552
EXPLORE/PLAN linkage reports................................................................... 1131
PLAN (10th grade test)
EOS (student mailing labels)............................................................................. 1350
General questions/information packets.............................................................. 1040
Sample test orders........................................................................................... 1429
Profile reports/item response reports and presentation packet........................... 1341
Tape/diskette service (electronic reporting........................................................ 1509
Testing/scoring materials........................................................................... 341-2270
Validity of scores...................................................................................... 341-2552
PLAN/EPAS linkage reports........................................................................... 1131
Media Relations (newspaper, magazine, radio, or TV reporters)................................... 1028
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
General information/materials orders................................................................. 1492
Status of a students file (student must be registered and
know his/her PIN).................................................................................... 339-3003
School Counselors Planner.................................. www.act.org/path/secondary/index.html
Standards for Transition Reports (EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT Assessment)
General information.......................................................................................... 1736
Report orders.................................................................................................. 1136
Materials......................................................................................................... 1136
Test center establishment ACT Assessment............................................................... 1510
Test center inquiries ACT Assessment (inside and outside U. S.)............................... 1510
Test center payment..................................................................................................... 1155
