3.Read the directions carefully.

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the directions. Following the directions is the essay question.

4.Read the question thoroughly and write your answer on the lined paper provided with the unit.

5.Press A when you are finished.

If time has expired, the message “ESSAY TIME HAS EXPIRED” is displayed on the screen. You can finish this section or stop the practice test. Press the down arrow to highlight the item you want, then press ENTER.

6.Press ENTER to continue.

The Practice Test Section menu is displayed.

7.Continue taking the remaining sections of the test, if any.

Scoring Your Essay

For instructions on how to score your essay, please refer to “What the Graders are Grading” in the Essay chapter of Cracking the ACT - How to Crack the ACT Writing Test. Note: In this device, your ACT score is calculated without using an essay score.

Reading ACT Test Reports

You can review the results of each ACT practice test you have taken to see what areas require more preparation and study. Only those sections of a practice test that you have completed and saved are displayed. You do not have to take every section of a test in order to view your results.

Note: If you have taken a practice test more than four (4) times, the four most recent results for that test are saved.

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