ACT Testing for Nursing
ACT Test Prep Hints
ACT scores that are less than three years old are required for applicants to be considered for admission to the Nursing Program. To assist applicants in meeting this requirement, the program offers a Nursing Residual ACT Exam. The test is given only on JSCC’s main campus and cannot be used for lottery purposes or transferred to any other institutions. Students may take the JSCC Nursing ACT residual only once per nursing admissions cycle.
Registration Instructions:
- Seating for the exam is limited and fill up quickly. Please do not delay registering for the ACT residual.
- If you are a new or JSCC returning applicant, ensure your application is on file with the JSCC Admissions Office. You cannot register for the ACT if this step is not completed. Please allow time for your admissions application to be processed.
- Register for the exam at one of the following locations: The JSCC Assessment Center or the Admissions Office on the main campus; or the Lexington, Savannah or Humboldt Centers. You may register between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday. You cannot register for the test by phone. Contact the Assessment Center at (731) 425-3520, ext 479, with questions. You will be given the test location when you register for the exam.
- Pay the $35 non-refundable fee in the Business Services Office on the same day you register for the exam to reserve your seat. You can pay on-line if you are a current JSCC student. Payment by phone is not accepted. You must pay at the Jackson campus or at the Humboldt, Lexington or Savannah centers.
Residual Test Schedule
| Friday, April 20 | 9 am | 20 students |
| Friday, May 11 | 12 pm | 40 students |
| Friday, May 25 | 9 am | 40 students |
| Friday, June 1 | 9 am | 40 students |
| Friday, June 8 | 9 am | 40 students |
On Your Test Date:
- Bring a valid photo ID on the test date (no exceptions). Acceptable forms of photo ID are: valid driver's license, valid state photo ID, or valid/current JSCC ID.
- The test takes 4 hours; plan to set aside the necessary amount of time.
- Scores will be available for pick up one week after your test at the Nursing Program Office in the McWherter Center, Room 137.
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You are allowed to use a basic or scientific calculator during the math portion of the exam. If you are not sure yours is allowed, you may go to http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/calculator.html to check.
How to Get Your Scores:
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Scores will be available one week after your test date for pick up or mail. Scores cannot be given via phone.
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Mail: Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to the test.
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Pick Up: Take photo ID to the Nursing Program Office in the McWherter Center, Room 137
All students are eligible to take the national ACT and have their scores sent to JSCC. All ACT scores must be received by JSCC Admissions Services by June 15, 2012. Visit www.actstudent.org for test dates and details.
ACT Test Prep Hints
The Nursing Program currently uses the reading and science reasoning subtest scores and the composite score from the ACT during the admissions process. A partial resource list to assist you with test preparation is listed below.
To access a free online ACT preparation site from the JSCC Library website which includes free online practice tests, and online course and online books, go to the JSCC Library's Testing Databases page, then click on:
- Testing and Education Reference Center
- College Prep Tools
- ACT
You must login using your JSCC username and password if off-campus when you access the site
- ACT Test Prep Website: www.actstudent.org/testprep/ - lists resources to help you prepare for test
- ACT Study Guides purchased at local bookstores and other on-line sites.
- ACT Exam Prep course taught through JSCC’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development. Go to www.jscc.edu/continuing-education. 731-425-2627 or 1-800-355-5722 ext 627 or 646
