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College Placement Testing
ACT
What is it?
Designed to assess 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 optional Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that measures students' writing skills in English. Each section is scored out of a maximum 36 points, and then averaged.
Who accepts it?
Most 2 & 4 year colleges and universities
How much does it cost?
Regular Registration
No Writing $31.00
Plus Writing $46.00
Late Registration Add $20.00
Standby Registration Add $40.00
Is there a fee waiver?
Yes. Students that are eligible for free or reduced lunch can receive up to 2 fee waivers.
The first step to obtaining a waiver is to complete the Free or Reduced Lunch eligibility form (available in the main office) and turn in to the cafeteria. Within 3-5 days, check back on your status. If you are eligible, visit the career room to obtain your waiver.
How do I register?
Should I take the ACT plus Writing?
It is highly recommended that all university bound students take the ACT plus Writing. Although not all are requiring yet due to insufficient knowledge about interpreting the scores, many universities this year are requiring the writing, and sometimes in place of an admissions essay.
It is not yet required for the Bright Futures scholarship, but it could possibly be next year. It is recommended that all juniors (class of 2010) take the ACT plus Writing in the event that the writing will be required for Bright Futures.
Where is it given?
Ridge Community High School now offers ACT testing for the October, December, February, and April Tests!! Testing is also available at Polk State College in Winter Haven, or Haines City High School, if available.
What are the dates and deadlines?
| Test Date | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
| September 12, 2009 | August 7 | August 21 |
| October 24, 2009 | September 18 | October 2 |
| December 12, 2009 | November 6 | November 20 |
| February 6, 2010 | January 5 | January 15 |
| April 10, 2010 | March 5 | March 19 |
| June 12, 2010 | May 7 | May 21 |
How can I prepare?
- Visit the career room for a free printed practice exam
- Free tutoring and ACT practice in media center every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m.
- http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html
- www.florida.access.bridges.com
- www.number2.com
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http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
What scores do I need for college admission?
Although it is totally subjective and each college is different, the Florida universities have supplied the following MEDIAN scores:
FAMU- n/a
FAU- 20-24
FGCU- 20-24
FIU- 23-26
FSU- Fall 25-28; Summer 22-25
NCF- 27-31
UCF- 23-28
UF- 25-31
UNF- 20.50-23.75
USF- 22-27
UWF- 21-26
What scores do I need for Bright Futures Scholarship?
Florida Academic Scholarship (100% tuition) - 28
Florida Merit Scholarship (100% tuition at Community College and/or 75% tuition at an instate university) - 20
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship (75% tuition) - English 17 Reading 18 & Math 19
What scores can I use in place of the CPT?
English 17
Reading 18
Math 19
What scores do I need for admission to a Florida public university if my GPA is below a 3.0?
2.9 GPA— 20
2.8 GPA— 21
2.7 GPA— 21
2.6 GPA— 21
2.5 GPA— 21
2.4 GPA— 22
2.3 GPA— 23
2.2 GPA— 24
2.1 GPA— 24
2.0 GPA— 25
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