Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School ACT Test Taking Tips

12 Tips for Taking the ACT Tests

1. Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet.

2. Read the directions for each section carefully.

3. Read each question carefully.

4. Pace yourself—don't spend too much time on a single passage or question.

5. Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser; do not use a mechanical pencil, ink pen or correction fluid.

6. Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones.

7. On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.

8. Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.

9. Review your work. If you finish a test before time is up, go back and check your work.

10. Mark your answers neatly. If you erase, erase completely and cleanly without smudging.

11. Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or continue writing on the Writing Test after time has been called or you will be disqualified from the exam.

12. If you are taking the Writing Test, see the Writing Test Tips.