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2021 l 2022
ACT® Student
Information
This booklet documents the information requested of students who
take the ACT® test. There are three major sections:
High School Course/Grade Information
This section asks for information about 30 courses students have taken,
plan to take, or do not plan to take. For courses taken for a full term,
students also report the grades received.
Interest Inventory
This section asks for information about students’ interests, to help them
make educational and career plans.
Student Profile Section
This section asks for information about students’ backgrounds, interests,
needs, and plans to assist students and colleges in effective planning.
These sections are provided to help recipients of electronic score records
understand the meaning of the values reported for these sections.
www.act.orgHigh School Course/Grade Information
For National test administrations, all responses for this section ACT will calculate a grade point average (GPA) on an
provided online during registration, are optional. If you choose unweighted 4.0 scale based on your grade responses. Accuracy
to respond, some items will then have required components to is important; the information you give may be verified by
answer. For examinees who are providing responses online and college personnel. You may wish to refer to your previous high
are in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or are providing responses online school grade reports or a copy of your current high school
for State and District testing: transcript to help you complete this section.
• Questions about the courses are required Note: This information is important in helping colleges identify
• Questions about grades received are optional students with adequate high school preparation in various
academic areas.
For International test administrations, all responses for this
section provided online are optional. If you choose to respond,
some items will then have required components.
Possible Alternate Course Possible Alternate Course
Course Title Title/Course Description Course Title Title/Course Description
English Social Studies
Include courses in composition, literature, speech, grammar,
reading comprehension, public speaking, and debate (if taken US History, American History • History of the United
as a course). States
Mathematics
Do not include general math, business math, or consumer World History, World • Any course covering the
math. Civilization history of more than one
continent
Algebra 1 • Beginning Algebra
Other History • Canadian History
(not Pre-Algebra) • Elementary Algebra
(European, State, etc.) • History of Central America
(Typically in 8th or 9th grade) • Introductory Algebra
• Southeast Asian History
Algebra 2 • “Advanced” Algebra
(Typically in 10th or 11th grade) • Secondary Algebra
Government, Civics, Citizenship • Political Science
Geometry • Plane Geometry • US Government
(Plane or Coordinate) • Solid Geometry • American Politics
(Typically in 10th or 11th grade) • Euclidean Geometry
Economics • Business Economics
Trigonometry (Consumer Economics)
(Typically in 11th or 12th grade. Often included as part of another
course, such as Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Fourth- Geography • US Geography
Year Mathematics, etc.) • World Geography
Calculus • Beginning Calculus Psychology • Child Psychology
(not Pre-Calculus) • Introductory Calculus • Educational Psychology
(Typically in 12th grade)
Languages
Other Math beyond Algebra 2 • Second-Year Geometry Do not include English or computer languages.
(Do not include courses listed • Analytic Geometry
Arts
above, such as Trigonometry • Analysis
Report only course information, not extracurricular activities.
and Calculus.) • Functions
• Probability & Statistics Art • Sculpture
• Pre-Calculus (painting, etc.) • Drawing, Sketching
• Senior/Fourth-Year
• Art History
Mathematics
Computer Math, • Computer Programming
Music • Chorus
(vocal or instrumental) (if taken as a course)
Computer Science • Computer Literacy
• Band or Orchestra
(if computer math or (if taken as a course)
programming is involved)
• Music History
Natural Sciences • Music Appreciation
Do not include science interest group projects or science fair
projects.
Drama, Theater • Acting (if taken as a
(if taken as a course) course)
Physical, Earth, • Introduction to Science • History of the Theater
General Science • Weather and Climate
• Introduction to Geology
Biology • Introduction to Biology
(Typically includes lab work) • Advanced Biology
Chemistry • First-Year Chemistry
(Typically includes lab work) • Second-Year Chemistry
Physics • Introductory Physics
(May include lab work) • Advanced Physics
2Interest Inventory
Interest Inventory results can suggest college majors and occupations I would dislike doing this activity��������������������������������������������������������������������������������D
worth considering. For EACH activity, choose one of the answers below I am indifferent (don’t care one way or the other)��������������������������������������������I
and mark the letter on page 2 of your folder. Respond even if you are not
sure. Try to answer like or dislike as often as possible. I would like doing this activity���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� L
1. Explore a science museum 29. Prepare a budget for a club or group 57. Take part in a small group discussion
2. Play a musical instrument 30. Build furniture 58. Plan work for other people
3. Help someone make an important 31. Read books or magazines about new 59. Set up a bookkeeping system
decision scientific findings 60. Fix a toy
4. Conduct a meeting 32. Write a movie script 61. Measure chemicals in a test tube
5. Calculate the interest on a loan 33. Help rescue someone in danger 62. Design a poster for an event
6. Build a picture frame 34. Interview workers about company 63. Work on a community improvement
7. Study biology complaints project
8. Draw cartoons 35. Find errors in a financial account 64. Explain legal rights to people
9. Teach people a new hobby 36. Run a lawn mower 65. Make charts or graphs
10. Campaign for a political office 37. Study chemistry 66. Engrave lettering or designs on a trophy or
11. Plan a monthly budget 38. Compose or arrange music plaque
12. Pack things into boxes 39. Show children how to play a game or sport 67. Read about a new surgical procedure
13. Learn about star formations 40. Present information before a group 68. Write reviews of Broadway plays
14. Write short stories 41. Take inventory in a store 69. Give directions to visitors
15. Entertain others by telling jokes or stories 42. Trim hedges and shrubs 70. Manage a small business
16. Hire a person for a job 43. Use a microscope or other lab equipment 71. Count and sort money
17. Sort, count, and store supplies 44. Sketch and draw pictures 72. Watch for forest fires
18. Assemble a cabinet from written 45. Find out how others believe a problem can
instructions be solved
19. Attend the lecture of a well-known 46. Conduct business by phone
scientist 47. Keep expense account records
20. Play in a band 48. Shelve books in a library
21. Help settle an argument between friends 49. Read about the origin of the earth, sun,
22. Discuss a misleading advertisement with a and stars
salesperson 50. Read about the writing style of modern
23. Figure shipping costs for catalog orders authors
24. Design a bird feeder 51. Help people during emergencies
25. Learn how the brain works 52. Work in a political campaign
26. Prepare drawings to illustrate a magazine 53. Operate office machines
story 54. Repair damage to a tree after a storm
27. Give a tour of an exhibit 55. Study plant diseases
28. Develop new rules or policies 56. Select music to play for a local radio station
3Student Profile Section
The Student Profile Section (SPS) is designed to 15. How sure are you about your first College Extracurricular Plans
help you think about your future education and occupational choice? Use the responses below to answer items 40–55.
to help colleges in their planning. I am very sure...............................................................1
I am fairly sure.............................................................2 Yes, I do plan to participate ........................................... Y
All of these questions are optional unless
I am not sure.................................................................3 No, I do not plan to participate ................................. N
noted. If you choose to answer them, be sure
the information you provide is as accurate 16. What is the highest level of education you 40. Instrumental music
as possible, because it will be used in various expect to complete?
41. Vocal music
ways. For example, a college may use some of Business/technical or certificate
program............................................................................1 42. Student government
your ACT information as your application for
admission, and scholarship programs may use Associate’s degree (2 years)...............................2 43. Publications (newspaper, yearbook, literary
your answers to certain questions to consider Bachelor’s degree (4 years)...............................3 magazine)
you for an award. Information that you choose to One or two years of graduate study 44. Debate
provide might become part of your basic record (MA, MBA, etc.).............................................................4 46. Dramatics, theater
at a college. Doctorate or professional degree
(PhD, MD, JD, etc.).....................................................5 47. Religious organizations
Although you may skip any optional question Other...................................................................................6 48. Racial or ethnic organizations
that you do not wish to answer, we can provide
18. I am interested in participating in ROTC, 50. Varsity athletics
colleges and scholarship programs with a
NROTC, AFROTC, etc. (Reserve Officers’ 51. Political organizations
more complete profile when you answer more
Training Corps). 52. Radio-TV
questions and provide updates to ACT.
Yes.......................................................................................... Y
ACT strongly encourages you and your parent(s) 53. Fraternity or sorority
No.......................................................................................... N
or guardian(s) to carefully review the ACT 55. Campus or community service
Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, Educational Needs and Interests organizations
use, and disclose personally identifying
information. Many colleges offer special assistance for the Financial Aid
individual development of students. You may
Use the responses below to answer items 56–57.
Admissions/Enrollment Information wish to seek such assistance. Please respond Y
or N to each item (19–23). Yes, applies to me.................................................................. Y
1. I plan to enroll as a Yes, I need assistance in this area.............................. Y
full-time student........................................................1 No, does not apply to me................................................ N
part-time student.....................................................2 No, I do not need assistance in this area............ N 56. I expect to apply for financial aid to help
4. Upon entering college, I plan to live in a 19. Deciding my educational and occupational pay college expenses.
residence hall................................................................1 plans. 57. I expect to work while attending
off-campus room, apartment, 20. Expressing my ideas in writing. college and would like help in finding
or own home.................................................................2 21. Improving my reading speed and employment.
parents’ or relative’s home.................................3 comprehension. 58. About how many hours per week do
married student housing....................................4 you plan to work during your first year of
22. Improving my study skills.
fraternity or sorority.................................................5 college?
23. Improving my mathematical skills.
None....................................................................................1
Educational Plans, Interests, and The next questions (25–27) relate to special 1–10.....................................................................................2
Needs college programs designed for students who 11–20.................................................................................3
College Major and Occupational Choice want and are able to pursue academic work 21–30.................................................................................4
of an enriched or accelerated nature. Please 31 or more......................................................................5
For questions 11–12, examine the list of majors
respond Y or N to each item.
on the next page. When you have decided on 59. To plan financial aid for entering students,
your answers, fill in the appropriate ovals on Yes, I am interested and would like to be colleges need to know the financial
your registration folder. considered................................................................................... Y background of their students. Please
No, I am not interested..................................................... N estimate the approximate total combined
We could not list all possible majors and
25. Independent study (a program of study income of your parents before taxes last
occupations. If you don’t see the exact major
with topics chosen by the student, year.
or occupation you plan to enter, select a
approved by the college and supervised Less than $24,000....................................................1
similar one. For example, if you plan to enter a
by a professor, often part of an honors About $24,000 to $36,000...............................2
specialized music major that is not on the list
program) About $36,000 to $50,000...............................3
(such as Music History and Literature), select
About $50,000 to $60,000...............................4
the general music major 250 (Music, General). If 26. First-year honors courses (designed to
About $60,000 to $80,000...............................5
you are completely undecided, mark 999. challenge academically superior students) About $80,000 to $100,000...........................6
27. Study in a foreign country during About $100,000 to $120,000........................7
For National Examinees in 10th, 11th, or 12th undergraduate years in college About $120,000 to $150,000........................8
grade, or examinees providing responses More than $150,000..............................................9
online for State and District testing: Items
11, 12, 14, and 15 are required.
11. Which college major (program of study) do
you plan to enter?
12. What is your first choice of occupation
(vocation)?
14. How sure are you about your current
choice of college major?
I am very sure...............................................................1
I am fairly sure.............................................................2
I am not sure.................................................................3
4List of College Majors and Occupational Choices
999 Undecided 303 Human Resources Management 444 Law Enforcement
304 International Business Management 445 Military Technologies
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES 450 Public Administration & Services,
305 Labor/Industrial Relations
CONSERVATION General
306 Logistics & Materials Management
110 Agriculture, General
307 Marketing Management & Research 451 Community Organization & Advocacy
111 Agribusiness Operations
308 Office Supervision & Management 452 Public Administration
112 Agricultural Business & Management
309 Operations Management & Supervision 453 Public Affairs & Public Policy Analysis
113 Agricultural Economics
310 Organizational Behavior 454 Social Work
114 Agricultural Mechanization
311 Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts COMPUTER SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
115 Agricultural Production
Management 460 Computer & Information Sciences,
116 Agronomy & Crop Science
312 Restaurant/Food Services Management General
117 Animal Sciences
313 Small Business Management/Operations 461 Computer Networking/
118 Food Sciences & Technology
314 Travel/Tourism Management Telecommunications
119 Horticulture Operations & Management 320 Business/Management Quantitative 462 Computer Science & Programming
120 Horticulture Science Methods, General
130 Natural Resources Conservation, 463 Computer Software & Media Applications
321 Actuarial Science 464 Computer System Administration
General 330 Business/Managerial Economics
131 Environmental Science 465 Data Management Technology
340 Finance, General
132 Forestry 466 Information Science
341 Banking & Financial Support Services
133 Natural Resources Management 467 Webpage Design
342 Financial Planning & Services
134 Wildlife & Wildlands Management 470 Mathematics, General
343 Insurance & Risk Management 471 Applied Mathematics
ARCHITECTURE 344 Investments & Securities 472 Statistics
140 Architecture, General 350 Management Information Systems
141 Architectural Environmental Design 360 Real Estate EDUCATION
370 Sales, Merchandising, & Marketing, 480 Counseling & Student Services
142 City/Urban/Regional Planning
General 490 Educational Administration
143 Interior Architecture
371 Fashion Merchandising 500 Special Education
144 Landscape Architecture
372 Tourism & Travel Marketing 510 Teacher Education, General
AREA, ETHNIC, & MULTIDISCIPLINARY 380 Secretarial Studies & Office 511 Curriculum & Instruction
STUDIES Administration 512 Early Childhood Education
150 Area Studies, General 513 Elementary Education
COMMUNICATIONS
(e.g., African, Middle Eastern) 514 Junior High/Middle School Education
390 Communications, General
151 Asian Area Studies 515 Postsecondary Education
391 Advertising
152 European Area Studies 516 Secondary Education
392 Digital Communications/Media
153 Latin American Area Studies 517 Teacher Assisting/Aide Education
393 Journalism, Broadcast
154 North American Area Studies 520 Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
394 Journalism, Print
160 Ethnic & Minority Studies, General 521 Agricultural Education
395 Mass Communications
161 African American Studies 522 Art Education
396 Public Relations & Organizational
162 American Indian/Native American Studies 523 Business Education
Communication
163 Latino/Chicano Studies 524 Career & Technical Education
397 Radio & Television Broadcasting
164 Women’s Studies 400 Communications Technology, General 525 English-as-a-Second-Language
170 Liberal Arts & General Studies Education
401 Graphic & Printing Equipment Operation
180 Library Science 526 English/Language Arts Education
402 Multimedia/Animation/Special Effects
190 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 527 Foreign Languages Education
403 Radio & Television Broadcasting
ARTS: VISUAL & PERFORMING Technology 528 Health Education
200 Art, General 529 Mathematics Education
201 Art History, Criticism & Conservation COMMUNITY, FAMILY, & PERSONAL 530 Music Education
202 Fine/Studio Arts SERVICES 531 Physical Education & Coaching
410 Family & Consumer Sciences, General
210 Cinema/Film 532 Science Education
220 Cinematography/Film/Video Production 411 Adult Development & Aging/Gerontology 533 Social Studies/Sciences Education
230 Dance 412 Child Care Services Management
240 Design & Visual Communications, 413 Child Development ENGINEERING
General 414 Consumer & Family Economics 540 Engineering (Pre-Engineering), General
241 Fashion/Apparel Design 415 Food & Nutrition 541 Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
242 Graphic Design 416 Textile & Apparel 542 Agricultural/Bioengineering
243 Industrial Design 420 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure, General 543 Architectural Engineering
244 Interior Design 421 Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology 544 Biomedical Engineering
250 Music, General 422 Health & Physical Education/Fitness 545 Chemical Engineering
251 Music, Performance 423 Parks/Rec/Leisure Facilities Management 546 Civil Engineering
252 Music, Theory & Composition 424 Sport & Fitness Administration/ 547 Computer Engineering
260 Photography Management 548 Construction Engineering/Management
270 Theatre Arts/Drama 430 Personal Services, General 549 Electrical, Electronics & Communications
431 Cosmetology/Hairstyling Engineering
BUSINESS
432 Culinary Arts/Chef Training 550 Environmental Health Engineering
280 Accounting
290 Accounting Technician 433 Funeral Services & Mortuary Science 551 Industrial Engineering
300 Business Administration & 440 Protective Services, General 552 Mechanical Engineering
Management, General 441 Corrections 553 Nuclear Engineering
301 Hotel/Motel Management 442 Criminal Justice
302 Human Resources Development/Training 443 Fire Protection & Safety Technology
5List of College Majors and Occupational Choices (continued)
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY & HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGIES 831 Aircraft Mechanics/Technology
DRAFTING 630 Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic) 832 Autobody Repair/Technology
560 Drafting/CAD Technology, General 640 Dental Hygiene 833 Automotive Mechanics/Technology
561 Architectural Drafting/CAD Technology 650 Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry) 834 Avionics Technology
562 Mechanical Drafting/CAD Technology 660 Emergency Medical Technology 835 Diesel Mechanics/Technology
570 Engineering Technology, General 670 Health-Related Professions & Services,
836 Electrical/Electronics Equip Installation &
General
571 Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Repair
Technologies 671 Athletic Training
837 Heating/Air Cond/Refrig Install/Repair
572 Architectural Engineering Technology 672 Communication Disorder Services 840 Precision Production Trades, General
(e.g., Speech Pathology)
573 Automotive Engineering Technology 841 Machine Tool Technology
673 Public Health
574 Civil Engineering Technology 842 Welding Technology
680 Health/Medical Technology, General
575 Computer Engineering Technology 850 Transportation & Materials Moving
681 Medical Laboratory Technology
576 Construction/Building Technology (e.g., air, ground, & marine)
682 Medical Radiologic Technology
577 Electrical, Electronics Engineering
683 Nuclear Medicine Technology SCIENCES: BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL
Technologies
684 Respiratory Therapy Technology 860 Biology, General
578 Electromechanical/Biomedical
685 Surgical Technology 861 Biochemistry & Biophysics
Engineering Technologies
690 Medicine (Pre-Medicine) 862 Cell/Cellular Biology
579 Environmental Control Technologies
700 Nursing, Practical/Vocational (L.P.N.) 863 Ecology
580 Industrial Production Technologies 710 Nursing, Registered (B.S./R.N.) 864 Genetics
581 Mechanical Engineering Technology 720 Optometry (Pre-Optometry) 865 Marine/Aquatic Biology
582 Quality Control & Safety Technologies 730 Osteopathic Medicine 866 Microbiology & Immunology
583 Surveying Technology 740 Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy) 867 Zoology
750 Physician Assisting
ENGLISH & FOREIGN LANGUAGES 870 Physical Sciences, General
760 Therapy & Rehabilitation, General
590 English Language & Literature, General 871 Astronomy
761 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling
591 American/English Literature 872 Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
762 Massage Therapy
592 Creative Writing 873 Chemistry
763 Mental Health Counseling
593 Public Speaking 874 Geological & Earth Sciences
764 Occupational Therapy
600 Foreign Languages/Literatures, General 875 Physics
765 Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
601 Asian Languages & Literatures
602 Classical/Ancient Languages & Literatures 766 Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician SOCIAL SCIENCES & LAW
767 Rehabilitation Therapy 880 Legal Studies, General
603 Comparative Literature
768 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 881 Court Reporting
604 French Language & Literature
770 Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian) 882 Law (Pre-Law)
605 German Language & Literature
883 Legal Administrative Assisting/Secretarial
606 Linguistics PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, & THEOLOGY
884 Paralegal/Legal Assistant
607 Middle Eastern Languages & Literatures 780 Philosophy
890 Social Sciences, General
608 Spanish Language & Literature 790 Religion
800 Theology, General 891 Anthropology
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION & ASSISTING 801 Bible/Biblical Studies 892 Criminology
610 Health Services Administration, General 802 Divinity/Ministry 893 Economics
611 Hospital/Facilities Administration 803 Religious Education 894 Geography
612 Medical Office/Secretarial 895 History
613 Medical Records REPAIR, PRODUCTION, & 896 International Relations & Affairs
620 Medical/Clinical Assisting, General CONSTRUCTION 897 Political Science & Government
621 Dental Assisting 810 Aviation & Airway Science, General 898 Psychology, Clinical & Counseling
622 Medical Assisting 811 Aircraft Piloting & Navigation 899 Psychology, General
623 Occupational Therapy Assisting 812 Aviation Management & Operations 900 Sociology
624 Physical Therapy Assisting 820 Construction Trades 901 Urban Studies/Urban Affairs
(e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)
625 Veterinarian Assisting/Technology
830 Mechanics & Repairers, General
6Student Profile Section
Background Information These responses are required if provided Ohio – 36; Oklahoma – 37; Oregon – 38;
online. Pennsylvania – 39; Rhode Island – 40;
Items 60–64 request information about you
South Carolina – 41; South Dakota – 42;
and your family. 64a. What is your best language? Tennessee – 43; Texas – 44; Utah – 45;
Use the responses below to answer items English................................................................................1 Vermont – 46; Virginia – 47; Washington – 48;
60–61. Other...................................................................................2 West Virginia – 49; Wisconsin – 50;
English and other......................................................3
Less than high school............................................1 Wyoming – 51; Canada – 53; All Other – 55
I prefer not to respond...........................................4
High school graduate/GED................................2 69. I prefer to attend a college with a
64b. What is your first language?
Business/technical school or certificate maximum yearly tuition of (do not
English................................................................................1
program............................................................................3 include room and board):
Other...................................................................................2
Some college, no degree or $500....................................................................................1
English and other......................................................3
certificate.........................................................................4 $1,000................................................................................2
I prefer not to respond...........................................4
Associate’s degree (2 years)...............................5 $2,000................................................................................3
Bachelor’s degree (4 years)...............................6 64c. Do you receive English language (EL) $3,000................................................................................4
One or two years of graduate study services at school now? $4,000................................................................................5
(MA, MBA, etc.).............................................................7 Yes.......................................................................................... Y $5,000................................................................................6
Doctorate or professional degree No.......................................................................................... N $7,500................................................................................7
(PhD, MD, JD, etc.).....................................................8 I prefer not to respond...........................................P $10,000............................................................................8
60. What is the educational level of your 64d. In what year did you most recently No preference...............................................................9
parent/guardian 1? receive English language (EL) services in 70. The size of the student body of the
high school? college I prefer to attend is:
61. What is the educational level of your
parent/guardian 2? Senior..................................................................................1 under 1,000 students............................................1
Junior..................................................................................2 1,000 to 5,000 students.....................................2
62. Some institutions are sponsored by Sophomore.....................................................................3
religious groups. In addition, colleges 5,000 to 10,000 students..................................3
Freshman.........................................................................4 10,000 to 20,000 students..............................4
are often interested in contacting Other/not applicable...............................................5
prospective students about their 20,000 students and over..................................5
I prefer not to respond...........................................6
campus-based religious groups and In selecting a college, how important to you
Racial/Ethnic Background
offerings. Which one of the following are (were) the following factors? Please rank
best describes your religious affiliation? Item 65 provides the Derived Federal items 71–77 by assigning a 1 to the most
Prefer not to respond....... 01 Hindu..............................................21 Reporting Value based on student responses important, 2 to the next most important, and
African Methodist Jain..................................................22 to two racial/ethnic background questions. so on.
Episcopal.............................. 02 Jehovah’s Witnesses..........23
African Methodist Episco- Judaism...................................... 24 65. Black/African American........................................1 71. Type of institution (private, public;
pal Zion.................................. 03 Evangelical Lutheran
Anglican......................................04 Church in America.........25 American Indian/Alaska Native......................2 4-year, 2-year)
Assemblies of God.............. 05 Lutheran Church-Missouri White...................................................................................3
Baha’i............................................06 Synod.......................................26 72. Male/female composition of student
Baptist..........................................07 Mennonite.................................27 Hispanic/Latino...........................................................4 body (e.g., all male, all female,
Southern Baptist Methodist.................................. 28 Asian.....................................................................................5
Convention.........................08 Muslim..........................................29 coeducational)
Buddhist.....................................09 Eastern Orthodox Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander...6 73. Location (state or region)
Christian-Disciples of churches............................... 30 Two or more races.....................................................7
Christ........................................ 10 Pentecostal................................31 74. Tuition, cost
Christian Reformed Presbyterian Church.........32 Prefer not to respond.............................................8
Church in America...........11 Reformed Church in 75. Size of enrollment
Church of Brethren.............12 America..................................33
Churches of Christ................13 Roman Catholic.................... 34 Factors Influencing College Choice 76. Field of study (major, curriculum)
United Church of Christ.. 14 Seventh-Day Adventist....35
Christian Science (Church Sikh..................................................36 66. I prefer to attend the following type of 77. A factor other than those listed above
of Christ Scientist)...........15 Society of Friends
Church of God.........................16 (Quaker).................................37 college: High School or Home School
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints.............17
Unitarian Universalist
Association.......................... 38
Public college or university (4-year)............1 Information
Private college or university (4-year)..........2
Church of Nazarene........... 18 Other..............................................39 78. If you will (did) graduate from a high
Episcopal......................................19 No religious affiliation......40 Public community or junior college
Evangelical............................... 20 school, which term best describes that
(2-year)...............................................................................3
63. How far away do you live from the school?
Private junior college (2-year)..........................4
college you expect to attend? Public high school....................................................1
Career/technical school (2-year
Less than 10 miles....................................................1 Catholic high school................................................2
or less).................................................................................5
10–25 miles...................................................................2 Private, independent school.............................3
School of nursing.......................................................6
26–100 miles...............................................................3 Private, denominational school......................4
67. I prefer to attend a college that is Military school..............................................................5
More than 100 miles..............................................4
coeducational...............................................................1 Other (e.g., GED).........................................................6
I have no particular college in
all male...............................................................................2
mind yet............................................................................5 If you will (did) graduate from a
all female..........................................................................3
Note: Item 64 applies to: home school, how many years of
no preference...............................................................4
homeschooling in high school will you
• Responses provided prior to 2017-2018 68. In which state do you prefer to attend have had by the time you graduate(d)?
• Responses submitted on a paper college? Use the state code list below. Less than 3 years of homeschooling
registration folder Alabama – 01; Alaska – 02; Arizona – 03; in high school...............................................................7
Arkansas – 04; California – 05; Colorado – 06; 3 or more years of homeschooling
64. Is English the language most frequently
Connecticut – 07; Delaware – 08; D.C. – 09; in high school...............................................................8
spoken in your home?
Florida – 10; Georgia – 11; Hawaii – 12; Idaho – 13;
Yes.......................................................................................... Y
Illinois – 14; Indiana – 15;
No.......................................................................................... N
Iowa – 16; Kansas – 17; Kentucky – 18;
I prefer not to respond����������������������������������������� O
Louisiana – 19; Maine – 20; Maryland – 21;
Note: Items 64a–64d , starting in fall Massachusetts – 22; Michigan – 23;
2017, apply to: Minnesota – 24; Mississippi – 25; Missouri – 26;
• Responses provided on paper Montana – 27; Nebraska – 28;
through State, District, Special, Nevada – 29; New Hampshire – 30; New
Arranged, or DANTES testing Jersey – 31; New Mexico – 32; New York – 33;
• All responses provided online North Carolina – 34; North Dakota – 35;
7Student Profile Section
High School Information 94. English 131. Placed first, second, or third in a school
Items 79–83 request information about your 95. Mathematics science contest
high school education. 96. Social studies 132. Earned a varsity letter in one or more
Note: If you have been out of high school sports in high school
97. Natural sciences
for four or more years, skip these items. 133. Received all-city, league, county, or
98. Foreign language
79. The number of students in my high state team award (including honorable
High School Extracurricular Activities mention)
school graduating class is:
fewer than 25...............................................................1 Use the responses below to answer items 134. Received an award or recognition for any
25–99.................................................................................2 99-114. kind of community service
100–199..........................................................................3 Yes, I participated in this activity................................ Y 135. Started my own business or service
200–399..........................................................................4 No, I did not participate in this activity................ N
400–599..........................................................................5 99. Instrumental music (band, orchestra) Educational Opportunity Service
600–899..........................................................................6
100. Vocal music (EOS)
900 or more...................................................................7
101. Student government Be a part of this free, voluntary program
81. My class rank in high school is/was (if you to connect with colleges, scholarship
are not sure, give your best estimate): 102. Publications (newspaper, yearbook,
literary magazine) agencies, and other educational
top quarter......................................................................1
opportunities looking for students like you!
second quarter............................................................2 103. Debate
third quarter..................................................................3 105. Dramatics, theater • Yes, I would like to participate in EOS
fourth quarter...............................................................4 (most people select this)
106. Religious organizations
82. My overall high school average is/was:
(D– to D) 0.5–0.9 or lower...................................1
107. Racial or ethnic organizations • No thanks
(D to C–) 1.0–1.4.........................................................2 109. Varsity athletics EOS participation can help you discover:
(C– to C) 1.5–1.9..........................................................3 110. Political organizations
(C to B–) 2.0–2.4..........................................................4 111. Radio-TV
• College and career paths after high
school
(B– to B) 2.5–2.9.........................................................5 112. Fraternity, sorority, or other social clubs
(B to B+) 3.0–3.4.........................................................6
114. School or community service
• New options to help pay for college
(A– to A) 3.5–4.0 or higher..................................7
83. The program of high school courses
organizations • Your best-fit College opportunities all
over the country
I took can best be described as: Out-of-Class Accomplishments ACT research shows that EOS
business or commercial.......................................1 Use the responses below to answer items
vocational-occupational......................................2 participation benefits students by giving
115–135.
college preparatory..................................................3 them greater access to information
Yes, applies to me.................................................................. Y about colleges and programs of study,
other or general..........................................................4
No, does not apply to me................................................ N expanding their possibilities for future
Years Certain Subjects Studied
115. Organized a school political group or success.
(Grades 9–12)
campaign
Items 84–91 concern the number of years Note: If your jurisdiction does not permit
116. Was elected to one or more student
you will have studied certain subjects by the you to opt in to the EOS program, we may
offices
time you graduate (or have studied, if you not share your information even if you
have graduated) from high school. Use the 117. Received an award or special recognition
respond ‘Yes” above.
responses below to answer items 84-91. for leadership (of any kind)
118. Performed with a professional musical Here’s how it works:
Half year.........................................................................................1
One year........................................................................................2 group (orchestra, band, choral group) If you respond ‘Yes’, we provide
One and a half years............................................................3 119. Received a superior rating in a state information about you to colleges,
Two years.......................................................................................4 music contest universities, financial aid agencies,
Two and a half years.............................................................5 120. Placed first, second, or third in a regional scholarship agencies, education and
Three years..................................................................................6 or state speech or debate contest military government agencies, and
Three and a half years.........................................................7 121. Had substantial roles in high school or organizations that offer educational,
Four years or more................................................................8 community-sponsored plays civic engagement, extracurricular, and
I did not take any course
122. Appeared on radio or TV as a performer career opportunities, products, and
in the subject.............................................................................9
123. Exhibited a work of art in a statewide or services. There is no cost to you, as these
84. English organizations typically pay for this service,
regional show
85. Mathematics and you can opt out at any time by
124. Won a prize or award in an art
86. Social studies (history, civics, geography, visiting http://www.actstudent.org/college/
competition at my high school
economics) eos.html.
125. Won a prize or award in a city, county, or
87. Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, state artistic competition The following information about you will
physics)
126. Had poems, stories, or articles published be shared by ACT and NRCCUA: your
88. Foreign language (Spanish) name, address, gender, high school, email
in a public newspaper or magazine (not
89. Foreign language (German) school paper) or in a state or national address, date of birth, year of high school
90. Foreign language (French) high school anthology graduation, racial/ethnicity background,
91. Foreign language (other) 127. Won literary award or prize for creative intended college major, and career
Advanced Placement, Accelerated, or writing interests. In addition, any information
Honors Courses 128. Had a work of creative writing published you choose to provide in the My Profile
In high school, I am/was enrolled in advanced in a public magazine or book Section and a range your ACT scores
placement, accelerated, or honors courses in 129. Participated in a National Science fall within may be shared. Participating
the following areas. Use the responses below Foundation summer program for high organizations have all agreed to use
to answer items 94-98. school students your information only for the purpose of
Yes...................................................................................................... Y 130. Placed first, second, or third in a regional sharing information about their programs.
No...................................................................................................... N or state science contest
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