ACT National Assessment
The ACT Assessment was designed to measure knowledge and skills typically taught in high school that are important for successfully completing a college education. It contains tests from four general subject areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. A score of 27 or above is required on the ACT Assessment (National or Residual) to be considered for advance placement. Admissions score requirements are according to whatever UMHB catalog is in effect at the time of admission. ACT registration packets are available from the Counseling & Testing Center. On-line registration for the ACT National Assessment is available through ACT's web site. Instructions for registration and test dates are included in the registration packet.
ACT Residual Assessment
The purpose of the ACT Residual Assessment is for UMHB to obtain data on enrolled, admitted, or applicant students who were unable to take the ACT Assessment on a national test date. The ACT Residual Assessment is given by appointment only. The current fee for residual assessment is $50.00 and is subject to change without notice. Students eligible for ACT Residual Assessment must be 1) currently enrolled, 2) admitted to UMHB, or 3) in the process of applying to UMHB, and have not taken any form of the ACT Assessment within the retest restriction period. There is a minimum 60-day retest restriction that must elapse before another ACT Assessment may be taken. Score reports for residual assessment will be sent only to UMHB. The ACT Residual Assessment may not be utilized for the determination of athletic eligibility at UMHB.