2012/2013 ACT Exam Test Dates

Test Date                      Registration Deadline             Late Fee Required             

September 8, 2012        August 17, 2012                       August 18-24, 2012
October 27, 2012           September 21, 2012                September 22-Oct. 5, 2012
December 8, 2012         November 2, 2012                   November 3-16, 2012
February 9, 2013           January 11, 2013                     January 12-18, 2013
April 13, 2013                 March 8, 2013                           March 9-22, 2013
June 8, 2013                   May 3, 2013                              May 4-17, 2013

Click here to register online to take the ACT on one of the above national test dates.

ACT Practice Exam for Juniors February 7, 2013

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RMHS is administering an unofficial practice ACT exam to all juniors on Thursday, February 7, 2013, during blocks 5, 6, and 7.  There is NO COST to take this practice ACT.  This test will give juniors valuable experience taking an ACT exam prior to the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) on April 23 & 24, 2013.  The results of the practice ACT will allow students to pinpoint areas that need improvement.  Exam results will be distributed and discussed in their classes.  

IMPORTANT Information for ACT Practice Day:

- All juniors should report directly to the gym on Thursday, February 7, 2013, by 8:25 AM unless specifically directed otherwise

- Bring #2 wood pencils.  NO MECHANICAL PENCILS as they do not scan properly and are not allowed per ACT regulations

- Bring a permitted calculator

- NO CELL Phones are allowed during any ACT testing.  This is good practice for juniors to get in the habit of turning off or not bringing a cell phone to ACT testing.  ACT is VERY strict about this and use of a cell phone during ACT at ANY time (even during break) or any sound from a cell phone is grounds for immediate dismissal and the test will not be scored.

- The practice ACT exam will be administered during blocks 5, 6 and 7

- Students will be dismissed to lunch immediately following the practice ACT

- All juniors must report to their 8th block class as usual

- We strongly recommend that ALL juniors set up a free ACT web account prior to taking the PSAE in April. Click here to review our ACT Dos & Don'ts and ACT Online Account Set-up Information.

General ACT Information

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Our Test Center Code is 193-140

If you want your scores sent to Rolling Meadows High School, use our School Code, 143-736

Links:
ACT Special Accommodations Information
See your counselor for the forms required if you are entitled to accommodations.

ACT Home Page

Register online for the ACT. You'll need your credit card. Plan to spend an hour registering.

Standby Testing is an option if you've missed the late registration deadline.

ACT Fees

Does my college of choice require the writing portion of the ACT?

Request Score Reports

ACT Dos & Don'ts

ACT Test Prep

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ACT Test Prep registration will open on December 3, 2012 and will close on February 22, 2013.

Click here to register online.

Click here to download a paper registration form.

Rolling Meadows ACT Test Prep Seminar offers:

~ A comprehensive approach for preparing students to take the ACT
~ Enables students to apply and practice proven strategies that improve results
~ Focuses on developing the ability to solve problems, draw conclusions, make inferences, and think analytically
~ Provides assignments that solidify skills
~ This course is offered to juniors during second semester in order to prepare for the ACT, a part of the mandatory Prairie State Achievement Exam 
~ Students will learn how the ACT is scored and develop test-taking strategies to help improve their scores.

This seminar is not an individualized tutorial.  It is a review of the course content that students have been exposed to in their high school classes.


Students will attend 5 classes at RMHS on Saturday mornings (8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.):
March 9 & 16, and April 6, 13, and  20

Contact the Assessment Center
Mrs. Mueller 847-718-5633 or Mrs. Chybicki-Zimmer 847-718-5632

 

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