Sophomores will take the PreACT Thursday Nov. 6. Unlike EOCs and EOGs that students have taken before, this test is broken down into four sections. There will be 30 minutes each for English, reading and science, while there will be 40 minutes for mathematics. Ultimately the test will take two hours and 10 minutes unless students have accommodations for extra time. This will take the first and second periods of the day.

Students are not allowed to bring a book or something to do after the exam. They may draw, but all papers given during the test will be collected at the end of the test.

Junior Alyssa Dykstra took the PreACT test last year. She explained that it was not that difficult, but it was certainly not enjoyable.

“It was pretty boring. I was confused at first. I started counting sounds once I finished the test,” Dykstra said.

Sophomore Nina Zabl did not know about the PreACT until this week. She believes that there should have been more alerts especially with the announcements not being heard often. Students also don’t check their emails to get alerts.

Although it is a pre-test many students are worried about how they will do. This may be their first college deciding test or their first timed test. However, students should not be nervous because this test will only show a prediction on what they will get on the ACT and will not affect their GPA. The point of the pre-test is to help students decide whether to take the SAT or ACT.

Sophomore Melanie Ehrseman said, “I’m not too worried, it’s just a test. I’m not preparing, so I’ll just see what happens.” She was only worried about her testing room because she is not usually on the fourth floor. However, she knows she will do well on the test.

Sophomores will report to their PreACT rooms Thursday, Nov. 6. Students who have third or fourth floor classes during first and second period may be in a different room. Teachers will notify students who will be displaced by the test.