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271. Should I Take The ACT Writing Test?
Nearly 20 years ago, colleges asked for standardized essay sections on admissions tests because applicants arrived on campus with deficient writing skills. Yet today, when very few schools want to see essay scores, do those test sections still have value? Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to explore potential advantages and opportunities in the ACT Writing Test.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What is the framework of the ACT Writing Test?
What is the current state and usage of the ACT essay?
Why did the College Board eliminate their essay, but ACT kept theirs?…
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