ACT PREPARATION PROGRAM

ACT PREPARATION PROGRAM

At One World Test, students work with native English speakers who are experienced ACT exam tutors. Lessons can be done one-to-one or in a small group setting. 

ACT One-to-one Lessons:

ACT one-to-one lessons can take place at either one of our Istanbul offices, which are centrally located in Beşiktaş and Kadikoy, or we can send an instructor to his or her home or another convenient location. Lesson days and times can be arranged to suit the student's schedule, anytime between 8:30 am and 10 pm.

ACT Small Group Lessons:

ACT Small group lessons can only be done at our Beşiktaş or Kadikoy office. Classes consist of maximum 8 students and may be scheduled by consensus.

Our Methodology:

Before students start taking ACT lessons, we administer a diagnostic test to assess what score the student would get if he or she were to sit the exam at that point in time. An additional English level test may be done if results are inconclusive. Based on the outcome of the ACT and/or level evaluation, a program will be administered based on the perceived needs of the student as decided by our tutoring experts. Every student requires a different approach to learning, so our educational method uses a multi-faceted pedagogy, a wide array of educational resources and techniques that will not only teach hints and tips, but also develop your overall English level in terms of reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and pronunciation. 

ACT Scoring- How does it work?

This exam differs from the SAT in many ways, and it is extremely beneficial to be aware of the differences before deciding on which test is best suited for you! The ACT tends to be more similar in format to standard high school curriculum, and has a Science section whereas the SAT does not. Also, the mathematics section on the ACT is more advanced than on the SAT, and the Essay section is optional on the ACT but mandatory on the SAT. Many universities today accept the SAT and ACT, but not all, so it is important to know what schools you are interested in beforehand.

Scoring for all Multiple-Choice Sections in test

• 1 point for each correct answer (no deductions for incorrect or unanswered questions)
• A raw score is calculated using the correct number of answers in each section. For example, 50 out of 75 answers correctly in the English section is a raw score of 50
• The raw score is then changed to a scaled score between 1-36, which includes metrics that take into account difficulty level variations.
• The composite score is the average of the scaled scores for the four multiple-choice test sections. This score is rounded to the nearest whole number. Any numbers less than 1/2 are rounded down, and any numbers more than 1/2 are rounded up to the next whole number. 
• So, for example: 23 + 25 + 25 + 25= 98/4 which is 24.5 would be rounded up to 25.
• The final score report will also contain a percentile ranking comparing the student's score against others.

Writing Test Score

Essay:

• Two people read and score the essay based on a holistic or overall impression
• Score ranges are between 1-6. 
• The final score will be a whole number between 2-12.

Final Writing Test Calculations

Writing + Essay:

• Writing Section is worth 2/3 
• Essay is worth 1/3
• The final score will range between 1-3
• The final score is one composite score, not separated scores