Here's a more detailed description:
* Purpose: To measure your ability to generate and organize your thoughts, develop a clear and convincing argument, and express your ideas effectively in writing.
* Format: You'll be presented with an issue and three different perspectives on that issue. You'll then need to write an essay in which you:
* Analyze the issue and the three perspectives.
* Develop your own perspective on the issue.
* Support your perspective with reasoning and evidence.
* Organize your ideas logically and clearly.
* Use correct grammar, mechanics, and style.
* Scoring: The essay is scored holistically by two readers, with each reader awarding a score from 1 to 6 based on the criteria listed above. Your final score is the average of the two readers' scores.
Important points:
* The Writing test is optional.
* While the Writing test is not required for admission to all colleges, it can be beneficial for demonstrating your writing abilities to certain colleges.
* The Writing test score is reported separately from the other ACT scores.
Let me know if you'd like more information about the ACT Writing test!