{"id":163,"date":"2025-07-24T13:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:31:51","slug":"act-test-taking-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/programs\/high-school-programs\/act-test-taking-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"ACT Test Taking Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">ACT Test Taking Experience<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p>Students get the opportunity to take an unofficial ACT test one-time and receive unofficial test results. Unofficial test results and additional test taking strategies are mailed within one week from your chosen testing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you register for the Mini-Courses ACT Preparation Class, you do not need to register for the Mini-Courses ACT Test Taking Experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Mini-Course Program<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:minicourses@uwm.edu\">minicourses@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6236\">414-229-6236<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1961\">Mitchell Hall, Room 177<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/directory\/?_people_categories_facet=mini-courses-program\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-program-dates\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fall-2026\">Fall 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Saturday, October 10, 2026<\/td><td>9am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, November 14, 2026<\/td><td>9am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spring-2027\">Spring 2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Saturday, January 9, 2027<\/td><td>9am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday, February 20, 2027<\/td><td>9am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be in 10th &#8211; 12th grade to register, no grade point average requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-registration\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to use the online form for the quickest response. However, you\u2019re also welcome to contact the Mini-Courses Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall 2026 \/ Spring 2027 registration will open May 1, 2026.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.bplogix.net\/form.aspx?pid=0d7c854a-f1ef-4afa-9901-e8f47a1d1429&amp;formid=38791c0b-985f-4d38-8161-ff16b0a865da&amp;nohome=0&amp;completepageprompt=0&amp;Offering=ACT%20Preparation%20Class\" rel=\"\">ACT Prep Test Taking Experience Online Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info fa-fw\"><\/i><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\">If you register for the Mini-Courses ACT Preparation Class, you do not need to register for the Mini-Courses ACT Test Taking Experience.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please contact Mini-Courses for registration materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-policies-amp-fees\">Policies &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fee is $25, no scholarships are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payments\">Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini-Courses can only accept payments of cash or check\/money order (made payable to UW-Milwaukee Mini-Course Program) by mail. Credit card\/over the phone payments are not available. If you prefer to make payment in person, please contact Mini-Courses Staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payment-address\">Payment Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ Mini-Courses<br>P.O. Box 413<br>Milwaukee, WI 53201<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-i-m-registered-for-the-act-preparation-class-am-i-also-registered-for-the-official-act-test\">If I\u2019m registered for the ACT Preparation Class am I also registered for the official ACT test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Registering for the ACT Preparation Class only enrolls you in the seven Saturday preparation course. To register for the official ACT test, please go to www.actstudent.org or see your school counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-writing-test-covered-in-the-act-preparation-class\">Is the Writing test covered in the ACT Preparation Class?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The Writing Test is not a component of the ACT Preparation Class. However, the Writing Test is briefly covered in the Reading component of the class. We do provide extensive handouts and materials on the Writing test and are available to answer any questions students may have about the Writing Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-core-classes-that-are-factored-into-the-grade-point-average\">What are the core classes that are factored into the Grade Point Average?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Core classes are only used to determine the applicant\u2019s core grade point average. Those classes include variations of reading, math, English, science, social studies and foreign languages. This does not include classes such as music, art, physical education, computers, etc. If you have any questions regarding your core GPA for eligibility (core GPA required for the ACT Preparation Class is 2.5), please call our office at 414-229-6236.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-take-the-class-more-than-one-time\">Can I take the class more than one time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have already attended the ACT Preparation Class are not eligible to take the ACT Preparation Class a second time. If there is a medical or emergency situation involved, please contact the Program Coordinator of Mini-Courses at 414-229-6236 to discuss this circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-my-child-s-score-increase-by-taking-this-class\">Will my child\u2019s score increase by taking this class?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini-Courses does not guarantee a student\u2019s score will increase. Past statistics have shown that at least 75% of the students that take the pre- and post-test increase their score. When taking a standardized test, it is likely there will be a marginal variation in scores. Individual test scores have the ability to be hampered by the potential of \u201cnoise\u201d that each student may experience or encounter during the ACT Post-test. Examples of \u201cnoise\u201d could be a lack of sleep, emotional distress, lack of effort, anxiety, or any other situation, which would affect the student\u2019s test taking ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-i-sign-up-for-the-act-preparation-class-do-i-also-need-to-sign-up-for-the-act-test-taking-experience\">If I sign up for the ACT Preparation Class, do I also need to sign up for the ACT Test Taking Experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Students who are registered for the ACT Preparation Class DO NOT need to apply for the ACT Test Taking Experience. 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