The ACT is American’s most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
The ACT tests are prepared according to the:
Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, & National Council on Measurement in Education (1985).
Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement, National Council on Measurement in Education (1995).
Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, Joint Committee on Testing Practices (1988).