The ACT for Dummies
Chapter One
ACT Write: The First
Words on Essay Writing
In This Chapter
* Learning the ten major writing errors to avoid in your writing
* Understanding the ACT scoring system
* Viewing sample essays
The writing portion of the ACT is optional, meaning you have the choice of spending an
extra 30 minutes at the testing center (How lucky for you!). Although it's optional, three-quarters
of the colleges and universities require this section of the ACT, so it's in your best
interest to take this section. Taking this part of the test and assuming your college is going
to require it is better than not having a score to submit. In other words, take the darn test.
You have nothing to lose if your university doesn't want it, and everything to lose if it does.
In this chapter you'll find out about frequent pitfalls you can expect in writing and what
scoring system the ACT people use, and you'll read sample essays that have received
scores ranging from one to six.
If you're already an excellent writer, w ... read full excerpt from The ACT For Dummies ebook
