FACTS:

• The ACT test was developed by the American College Testing Program.
• The ACT exam has four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.
• The maximum score is a 36.
• The ACT test is used to screen college applicants.
• All students are required to have a National ACT or On-Campus ACT for course placement as part of the admission process.
• If ACT scores are more than 3 years old, a new ACT exam must be taken for placement. (SAT scores can be used in place of a National or On-Campus ACT).

Some other reasons a student might need an ACT are:

• Applying for scholarships
• Concurrent enrollment students
• Removing course deficiencies

There are two types of ACT (National and On-Campus).

National ACT OR ON-CAMPUS ACT:

The National ACT, National SAT or NOC On-Campus ACT is a requirement of all incoming freshmen to Northern Oklahoma College. If ACT/SAT scores are more than 3 years old or below a 19 in any subject area you have the option to enrolled based on those ACT/SAT score or challenge that score by taking the ACT sub section exam in that specific subject area for placement into courses. Only admitted NOC students may take the On-Campus ACT once per semester (Fall, Spring, & Summer) and the ACT Challenge Exam in a specific subject area once per semester. On-Campus ACT costs $70 and On-Campus ACT subject challenge exam costs $18 per subject area per attempt. There is a 3 day waiting period between attempts to allow for test prep to take place, see below. Allow 4 hours to complete the On-Campus ACT. Extended time on each sub section challenge exam are as follows.  70 minutes for English, 90 minutes for Math, and 55 minutes for Reading or Science. Must bring a legible, valid and acceptable photo ID, pencils, and calculator for all ACT testing. All students (including Concurrent) may challenge any ACT sub-score below 19 by taking an On-Campus ACT Challenge Exam in that specific subject area. Transfer students will be placed into courses according to their transcripts from other educational institutions (sub section testing may be needed).  On-Campus ACT scores are specific to the institution in which you tested and cannot be transferred to another institution. National ACT scores can be transferred from one institution to another.

• Register for the National ACT at www.act.org
• Register for the on-campus ACT or the  ACT Challenge Exam at www.noc.edu/testing
• All Testing is by appointment only
• Photo ID is required for all testing
• Suzy Stergas Tonkawa – Vineyard-Library Administration Building, 580.628.6349, suzy.stergas@noc.edu
• Michaelene Malan Enid – Everest Administration Building, 580.548.2265, michaelene.malan@noc.edu
• Susan Barnes Stillwater – NOC Classroom Building Room 285, 580.628.6907, susan.barnes@noc.edu

No On-Campus ACT tests are given in the month of October due to the exchange of materials.

Because the ACT test is so important and can have such a huge impact on your future, be as prepared as possible before testing. You may wish to visit  www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html, www.actonlineprep.com, www.studyguidezone.com, or www.testtakingtips.com for help preparing for the ACT.

To schedule a test, visit our online scheduling system by clicking on the Register Blast/Testing link above.