Why do the ACT Online Prep?
The ACT is a college admittance test and is offered free of charge to all APS Juniors at our schools. As part of your post-secondary enrollment, the ACT results are used by colleges to determine college course placements and scholarships. The ACT Online Prep has been provided to help you boost your confidence, skills, and knowledge of this test prior to taking it. This prep can be used to help prepare for the ACT,OST and your core classes.
A tile with the above logo has been created on the APS portal for you to log on and work on practice items/tests etc. Your email address (e.g. [email protected]) is your username. Please watch the videos below for how to log in the first time and navigate the site.
- How do I sign into the ACT Online Prep: Video Walkthrough Direction Set
- How to navigate the ACT Online Prep: Video Walkthrough Direction Set
Here is a list of activities for your convenience:
- Complete the Getting Started activities (includes 4 short tests, one per subject). By completing these, a personalized path of learning targets is assigned.
- View the “My Stats” page to see areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Go to Lessons and work on 3 or more areas of weakness as indicated on the “My Stats” page
- Optional: Choose a subject and practice “Flashcards” or “Games”.
- Be sure to have paper for note-taking and a calculator.
**Your teacher may assign lessons using this site.