ACT, American College Test , was created in 1950s and it is administered by ACT, formerly known as American College Testing Program, Inc . (created in 1959). ACT measures students’ knowledge of high school materials and their ability and skills to complete college level courses. The need for a test like ACT came to light when:

• There was only one college entrance exam at the time,
• Increase in the number of students perusing higher education,
• Students growing number of financial aid,
• And colleges and universities interest to expand enrollments.

Even though like SAT, ACT is being used in admission process, there are major differences between them. ACT has become an important item in admission process and some colleges and universities accept it either as a substitue for SAT or as a complimentary item. The year 2005 is becoming an important year in the history and life of ACT because a new writing section has been added and ACT International, B.V. has started its work to widen ACT reach world wide.

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