ACT
NOTE: The Class of 2028 will take the ACT on February 23, 2028. Students will register with Mrs. Stork and the test will be held at Douglass High School from 8am-12:30pm.
ALL ABOUT THE ACT
What is the ACT? The ACT stands for American College Test. It is a 3.5 hour, four section exam that is held six times throughout the year. The sections include English, Math, Reading and Science, though Science is now considered optional. General test dates are on Saturday mornings and students must register at least one month prior to their test date. Students should take the test at least once. Ideally, students should take this test during the fall of their junior year and again in the spring or summer before they become seniors. If students wait until senior year, they may miss important college and scholarship deadlines. Through the State of Kansas, juniors are offered a free ACT test date through their high school. Douglass High will offer the ACT on February 23, 2028 for the Class of 2028.
There are three excellent reasons to take the ACT:
1. College Entrance Requirements: A student’s ACT score can play a role in being accepted to many colleges and universities throughout Kansas and the United States.
2. Course Placement: Colleges often use ACT scores to place students in the appropriate courses once in college.
3. Scholarship Eligibility: Many merit-based scholarships require an ACT score. The higher the ACT score, the more scholarships you may be offered.
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