ACT

ACT Test Information

On Tuesday, March 24, 2025, all juniors at Rogers High School will have the opportunity to take one of two standardized tests at no cost: the ACT or the ASVAB.  There is no makeup date available through RHS/ISD728.

We encourage you to carefully consider each test option and discuss your future plans with your child.

CLICK HERE for test descriptions and test prep resources for each standardized test. 

Why are these tests important?

Standardized tests can play a crucial role in your academic and career journeys.

• College Admissions: The ACT is a widely recognized college entrance exam for four year colleges/universities. Strong scores can improve your chances of admission to your preferred universities and may qualify you for scholarships.

• Career Exploration: The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is designed to assess your aptitudes in areas relevant to military service, as well as civilian careers.

Test Selection Deadline: January 23, 2026 →THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH JUNIOR ←

 

---

The ACT is:

• A college entrance exam typically taken by Juniors in the spring.
• Required by many four-year colleges.
• A timed, standardized exam covering the areas of: English, Reading, Math, Science.

ACT Test Time	Total test time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Sections	English (35 minutes) 50 multiple-choice questions Tests grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and rhetorical skills  Reading (40 minutes) 36 multiple-choice questions Evaluates reading comprehension from four reading passages (Prose Fiction/Literary narrative, Social Sciences, Humanities & Natural Sciences)  Math (50 minutes) 45 multiple-choice questions Algebra I and II, functions, geometry, statistics and number systems  Science (40 minutes) 40 multiple-choice questions Evaluates scientific reasoning and data interpretation through passees on biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences as well as engineering and design thinking
Max Score	36
Average Score	21
Resources & Practice Test	ACT Study Guide  MCIS (My Portfolio → Test Prep → College Entrance/GED/ASVAB → ACT)

If you plan to take the ACT outside of RHS please proceed to register online through the ACT Website: www.act.org and use the information below to register:

• Offered in various locations on:
  • Sept 6, 2025
  • Oct 18, 2025
  • Dec 13, 2025
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • April 11, 2026
  • June 13, 2026
  • July 11, 2026

• Rogers High School Code: 242110
• ACT No Writing: $68.00
• ACT Plus Writing: $93.00 
• See ACT website for registration deadlines

Prepare for the ACT

An ACT practice test will:

• help prepare student for the official ACT test
• pinpoint weaknesses and strengths on the ACT

MCIS Test Prep - Self Paced & Free

All RHS students can access FREE ACT practice tests and study materials through their MCIS account, which they can access via Rapid Identify. Student must be logged into the "Enterprise" version of MCIS.  Go to My Portfolio → Test Prep → College Entrance/GED/ASVAB → ACT

Electronic Library for Minnesota - FREE

Minnesota residents have access to a huge collection of research and information databases, including test preparation tutorials and free practice tests.  To access the ACT test prep resources, including a guided ACT Prep Program, Practice Tests, Flashcards and eBooks, go to elibrarymn.org → All Databases → Content Type → Test Preparation → LearningExpress Library → Prepare for College → Get Ready for the ACT Test

ACT Website

The ACT website offers free practice tests, study guides, and courses.  Download the Preparing for the ACT Test Booklet for a practice test, information about the multiple-choice and writing sections, and test taking strategies.