Hi, I'm taking the ACT soon and I'm trying to mentally prepare for the test day. Does anyone know how long it lasts, including breaks? Just wanna have a clear picture of what the day will look like. Thanks in advance!
Here's the ACT breakdown, including breaks:
1. English section: 45 minutes
2. Math section: 60 minutes
3. 10-minute break
4. Reading section: 35 minutes
5. Science section: 35 minutes
6. 5-minute break (only if you're taking the Writing section)
7. Writing section: 40 minutes (optional)
So, the test day will look like this:
- If you're taking the ACT without Writing, you'll have one 10-minute break after the Math section, making the total duration 3 hours and 5 minutes.
- If you're taking the ACT with Writing, you'll have a 10-minute break after the Math section, and then another 5-minute break after the Science section, making the total duration 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Remember to arrive at the testing center a bit earlier for check-in, and plan some extra time for the check-out process. Good luck on your testing day!
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