What is the writing portion of the act?

What is the writing portion of the act?

What is the ACT Writing Test? The optional ACT Writing test consists of one essay question for which students are allowed 40 minutes to plan, write, and edit their essays. The essay prompts address contemporary issues, such as the pros and cons of living in an increasingly automated society.

What is a passing score on the ACT?

A score of 24 means you’ve scored better than about 74% of students. A 28 means you’ve scored better than 88% of students, and a 30 means you’ve scored better than 93% of them! Anything 35 or above is in the 99th percentile—a truly phenomenal score.

Is a 25 on the ACT good for the first time?

Yes, a score of 25 is quite good. It places you in the top 78th percentile nationally out of the 2 million test takers of the ACT entrance exam. The score indicates you’ve done a well above above average job answering the questions on the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the test.