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!!
