Practice ACT Exam for Sophomores

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Please find below important information sent to all Sophomores from the Counseling Office regarding the upcoming Practice ACT Exam Day on Thursday, April 10. For more information about the test, go to act.org/preact. Questions can be directed to the Counseling Office.

All Class of 2027 Sophomores will be taking the Practice ACT Exam at Mercy High School on Thursday, April 10. Students should plan for the test to last from 1st-4th Hours, including Adviser; however, the test is digital this year and may not take as long as the pencil and paper tests.

We are partnering with Compass Test Prep, who will be administering the exam. Please be sure to check your email for communications that will come directly from Compass that will go out a week before the exam as well as the night before.

A few important notes for text day:

• This is a Digital Test. Students will need to have their iPad for the exam. Please make sure it is fully charged the night before the exam and bring a charger, just in case. 

• It is critical that students who are testing be on time. You will be reporting directly to your testing room, as testing will start promptly at 8:00 AM. Attendance will take place in your testing room. Testing location confirmations will be sent closer to testing day. 

• Students may also bring a pen or pencil and scratch paper.

• Students must bring their own calculator. Details regarding what calculators are acceptable are outlined below and linked here:

• It's recommended you get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a nice breakfast the morning of, to better prepare for the test.

• Students will attend the class in session upon completion of their exam to finish out their school day; including those with extended time accommodations.

Questions can be directed to Ms. Tosha Willis, Counseling Office Support Specialist.