ACT® For Students - How do I know if I’m College and Career Ready? - Take the BHS School Day ACT Exam 2024

Sep 27, 2026

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A student-focused guide explains how to determine college and career readiness using the BHS School Day ACT Exam 2024. It covers key logistics including when and where students should arrive, who must participate, and that the exam is free for eligible seniors with required identification. The guide describes the ACT as a timed multiple-choice assessment, details scoring and section ranges, outlines Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment requirements and exemption benchmarks, and summarizes benefits such as scholarship opportunities, financial aid access, career planning insights, and acceptance by U.S. four-year colleges.

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How do I know if I’m College and Career Ready?

Take the BHS School Day ACT Exam 2024

What is the ACT® Test?

ACT® for College Readiness Benchmarks

What can the ACT® Test do for you?

What if I’m NOT planning on College?

ACT® ? For Students How do I know if I’m College and Career Ready? Take the BHS School Day ACT Exam 2024 | When? | 􀀀 Tuesday, October 1, Arrive by 7:35am
􀀀 Seniors with off-periods need to arrive early.
􀀀 Must have student id or photo id | | --- | --- | | Where? | 􀀀 BHS classrooms | | Who? | 􀀀 All BHS Seniors (as indicated in TEAMS) | | Cost? | 􀀀 FREE to all BHS Seniors on Oct. 1 | 1 What is The ACT® TEST ? 2 What is the ACT ® ? | | Timed multiple-choice paper assessment. | | --- | --- | | | Tests four content areas learned in high school.

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| Predictor for college and career ready skills. | |
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Score based on number of correct answers.
NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING
• Score range for each section is 1–36.
• The Composite score is the average of the four test scores
rounded to the nearest whole number. | Are you ready for college & caIrnerexas?, All students taking college-level courses (during or after high school) must satisfy Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment requirements , unless they qualify for a TSI ® exemption , exception or waiver. ACT ? ~~ ~~DiBydt~~y~~aoki~~ ~~ungktnhoewA?CT and earning a qualifying score, you can For TSI earn aThis oTpSIenesxdeomptorsionfor any puholarsbhilicps inasntditutionsaves inyoTuexti asme.! |
Your minimum GOAL on ACT! | ACT Score
Test Taken On/After February 15, 2023 | English & Reading | Math | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Required score in Texas to:
• Qualify for TSI Exemption | 40
Combined score of 40 on the English and Reading tests for an exemption in reading and writing. | 22
At least 22 on math
for an exemption in math. | Why ACT® ? For College Readiness ACT College Readiness Benchmarks 18 Reading 22 Mathematics 22 Meet or exceed benchmark to show readiness for freshman level college classes. 2 What can The ACT® TEST do for you? 6 BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS INCREASE TOP SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Save money with a TSI exemption FIND SCHOLARSHIPSAND FINANCIAL AID HELPS YOU PLAN YOUR FUTURE GIVES INSIGHTS ABOUT CAREER INTERESTS CONNECTS WITH COLLEGES ACCEPTED BY ALL 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. Prepare for ANY Journey The ACT is also a college and career planning tool! Your score report includes a career-ready profile, a college/career planning section, and in My ACT you can complete your interest inventory and see how well your interests align with possible majors. 9 3 What if I’m NOT planning on College? 123 Never Close a Door on Future You… • ACT Scores are good for five years. • While you may not currently plan to attend college, your plans can changeover time. Having ACT scores on hand could be beneficial if you decide to pursue higher education later in life! Career Options! • While you may not be planning for a traditional college education, some technical or vocational programs and apprenticeships may require standardized test scores as part of their admission process. • These programs can provide valuable skills and training for various careers. Find your Strengths! • Taking the ACT can provide insight into your academic strengths and weaknesses, and connects you with career possibilities. • This can help you make more informed decisions about your education and career path.

FAQs

When and where will the BHS School Day ACT Exam 2024 take place?

The exam is on Tuesday, October 1, with students arriving by 7:35am at BHS classrooms. Seniors with off-periods should arrive early.

How is the ACT® scored and what happens if I guess?

The ACT is a timed multiple-choice paper assessment scored by the number of correct answers, with no penalty for guessing. Section scores range from 1–36, and the composite score is the average of the four section scores rounded to the nearest whole number.

What ACT scores can help students qualify for TSI exemptions in Texas?

To qualify for a reading and writing exemption, the required goal is 40 on the combined English and Reading tests taken on or after February 15, 2023. For a math exemption, students need at least 22 on math.

What benefits does the ACT® provide even for students not planning to attend college right away?

ACT scores are good for five years, and plans can change over time. The guide notes that some technical, vocational, and apprenticeship programs may require standardized test scores for admission, and the test can help identify academic strengths and career interests.

Sep 27, 2026

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