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The ACT
The ACT measures the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have acquired
throughout your education. Therefore the best preparation for the test is successful
completion of rigorous college preparatory courses at Wauwatosa East High School.
This includes:
- a minimum of 3 or more years of Math,
- a minimum of 3 or more year of Science,
- a minimum of 3 or more years of Social Studies
- 4 years of English.
ACT Preparation courses typically increase student performance on the ACT Test.
Wauwatosa East High School does not recommend any specific program for preparing
for the ACT, but offers the following list of resources for your review.
You should investigate these and other opportunities on your own.
An excellent place to start is visiting www.actstudent.org for practice questions and tips.
PREPARATION RESOURCES
(These programs, dates, and times will be updated periodically)
ZAP ACT Preparation - These 5-hour seminars teach students strategies for answering specific question types and general test taking tips. Hands on practice allow students to understand their strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for post workshop test preparation. Students will receive a Study Guide and 27 practice tests. Students can enroll for the seminars at www.zaps.com and the cost is $75.00.
Waukesha County Technical College - ACT Preparation classes are offered throughout the year for low fees. Register by phone at 262-691-5578. Questions, call 262-691-5318.
UW Extension - Online course starting throughout the year. Course #1 covers verbal and science reasoning and course #2 analyzes quantitative test questions and includes advanced math concepts. Class sessions offered in fall and spring. For dates and to register go to www.ed2go.com/cewauk link to test prep or call 262-521-5460, Department of Continuing Education at UW-Waukesha.
Kaplan - ACT Classroom Course - $699. A variety of test centers and dates are available. Each ACT course includes 9 total sessions. Call 1-800-KAP-Test or visit www.kaptest.com for details.
The Princeton Review - Offers a variety of test preparation programs including an ACT online course with 20-30 hours of multimedia lessons for self directed learners. Students can learn about the options and register at www.princetonreview.com/
Electronic Test Preparation
ACT Online Prep - The only official test preparation program designed by ACT Test development professionals. The personal version is available for $19.95 for one year for one user. Order at www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/index.html
Wisconsin Free Test Preparation - Free test preparation provided under Wisconsin's College Access Challenge Grant Program and made possible by the WI Department of Administration. Available on line at: www.KnowHow2GOWisconsin.org/
The ACT Companion - A complete tutorial to help students raise their ACT scores. The site automatically adapts to personal skill levels. The site is free and can be accessed at www.number2.com
The Study Guide Zone - Provides free test preparation for the ACT and SAT. Students can download a free ACT study guide with tips and practice questions at www.studyguidezone.com/acttest.htm
The Wisconsin Private College Site - Offers free test preparation at www.privatecollegezone.org The site features tutorials, interactive practice sessions, and a vocabulary builder.
Kaplan ACT Online Course - Student begins with a diagnostic exam and then a personal study plan is generated to address student's needs. Student will have unlimited access to the course for 4 months. Cost is $299 and can be ordered at www.kaptest.com
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