- The first section of the test is English. There are 75 questions, with a time limit of 45 minutes. The Raw Score, – that is the # correct out of 75 – is converted to a scaled score out of 36.
- The second section is Mathematics. There are 60 questions, with a time limit of 60 minutes. The Raw Score – # correct out of 60 – is converted to a scaled score out of 36.
- The third section is Reading. There are 40 questions, with a time limit of 35 minutes. The Raw Score – # correct out of 40 – is converted to a scaled score out of 36.
- The fourth section is Science. There are 40 questions, with a time limit of 35 minutes. The Raw Score – # correct out of 40 – is converted to a scaled score out of 36.
- The 4 scaled scores are added together and then divided by 4. This is the final score. Maximum score on the ACT is 36. Any score over 30 is a great score!!
- The fifth section is the Essay. It is optional, but most Colleges expect it. The time limit for the Essay is now 40 minutes. (It was 30 minutes) So – the Essay is important for most colleges!!
