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ACT offers a number of tests geared toward students of different ages and academic levels.
This five-minute video illustrates how ACT's EXPLORE and PLAN programs can help students get ready for college.
The EXPLORE® program—for 8th- or 9th- grade students
EXPLORE prepares help eighth- and ninth-graders for their high school coursework and their post–high school choices. EXPLORE includes four multiple-choice tests covering English, mathematics, reading, and science. EXPLORE tests have content similar to the PLAN and the ACT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about EXPLORE
The PLAN® program—for 10th-grade students
PLAN serves as the midpoint check of academic progress in high school. It is designed to improve students' preparation for education, training, and work after high school while they still have time to adjust their high school courses. PLAN has content similar to the ACT.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PLAN
The ACT® test—for 11th- and 12th-grade students
The ACT is America'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 skills in planning and writing a short essay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the ACT
WorkKeys® skills tests—for high school students
WorkKeys measures skills such as reading, math, listening, locating information, and teamwork to help students understand how they can improve their skills for better-paying jobs. Students who take the WorkKeys tests have a clear way to demonstrate their abilities to future employers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about WorkKeys
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