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If you are planning on attending college, for most people it would be beneficial to take the ACT. Many colleges will give you academic scholarships based on your ACT score. So I would recommend taking the ACT multiple times, because a couple points could make a major difference on the amount of the scholarship.

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The whole purpose of the ACT is to help with poor high school kids, like me, earn scholarships and go to some colleges. By taking the ACT, it could help you in the future when you're down to your eyeballs in student loan debt. If you take the ACT, you decrease your amount of debt in the future and earn more money.

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I think most people have the wrong idea when it comes to life planning. Most think about what they want to do now, then in a few years, then in ten years, then their end goal. What if they did all that in reverse? By looking where they want to be in ten years and working backwards, I think the question will answer itself. Do you need to take the ACT? It depends what you want to do in the following years.

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You do not have to take the ACT test. Some colleges, more than less, have an option of taking your SAT test. You do not have to take the ACT if your not going to college either. Also, some schools do not require ACT scores for example Auto Mechanic schools usually do not. So if your college does not require it, do not waste the $40

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People who graduate with a high school degree and enter the workforce right after high school don't need to take the ACT. If you are wanting to further your education, then take it. Taking the ACT can help you get into colleges that you are interested in and plan to attend. Your ACT can help you in many ways in your future.

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Depending on what you want for yourself, taking the ACT is a good idea. If you are not sure what you want to go into take it just in case you need it. If you do want to go to college, taking the ACT is important if you want to apply for scholarships. Honestly, it's a choice you have to make because you know yourself and what you want better than any other person does.

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Depending on what you are planning on doing post-high school, you may or may not need to take the ACT. For those planning on going to a four year university, you should probably take the ACT, for scholarships and additional money. If you do not plan on going to a university, you may not need to take the ACT.

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Well, the answer to this question completely depends on what your future goals are. If you want to go to college then yes, you need to take the ACT. If your going straight to work after high school then no, you do not need to take the test. Before you decide, check into what you want to go in to and see what they say about it. My opinion is don't stress, just take the test.

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The ACT is not for everyone. Some kids already know they are going to the work force and/or the college they will be attending does not require the ACT. However, if you are planning on going to college, I would suggest taking it. The ACT scores can help you earn scholarships to help pay for college, which is very expensive. I think that is your preference depending on your career goal.

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There are good reasons to have to take the ACT like if you need it to go into college if for instance that your GPA doesn't meet a college requirement than there is that back up for you and something for you to have in your back pocket. But on other hand you could have a bad ACT score and good GPA you could get into and have scholarships for them. But if you are bad at both you are just drop out of school.

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Do you really have to take the ACTs? In my mind I feel like the answer to that question is no, you don't have to take the test. But if you want to take it or your parents want you to take it there is no harm in doing so.

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Depends on what you want to do in life. 

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Depends on what you want to do in life. 

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If you are wanting to go to a technical school then you probably don't need to take the ACT. If you aren't going on to higher education you probably don't need it. However, if you are planning on going to school for anything else it would be in your best interest to take it. Your score can get you scholarships and help you pay for college.

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Taking the ACT won't hurt you in anyway. The information from the ACT is yours to do what you want to do with it. People freak out about the ACT because they "need" it for something. You never really need it you want to do so, but certain jobs do require a certain ACT score.

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If you're even thinking of going to college you definitely need to. Most area colleges won't accept anyone unless they have a minimum ACT score, so having no ACT score is sure to get you declined. Plus if you think college is expensive, good ACT scores=scholarships=less loans=more money for you.

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If you are wanting to go to college it will help you get scholarships. If you're planning on entering the workforce then it is not needed. If you are planning on going to a community college it is not needed but it sure does help.

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If you plan on going to college it is highly recommended that you take an ACT. There are many schools that don't require it so depending on where you want to go and what you're going into you might not have to. It really is up to you if you want to take the ACT or not. Wherever you want to go for college you should check into it and see what is needed to get in.

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Nah fam you good. You don't have to take it, but why pay so much for a test?? You know what you could've spent that money on? I mean for real. But I mean if you're planning on going to college I guess you could take it. #NoACT #DoingJustAsWellWithoutIt

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If you want to go to college it will help you get scholarships.

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WANT TO TAKE THE ACT? DON'T KNOW? DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE ACT? DON'T KNOW? YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT ACT PROFESSIONAL. 

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WANT TO TAKE THE ACT? DON'T KNOW? DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE ACT? DON'T KNOW? YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT ACT PROFESSIONAL. 

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You see, as a professional ACT expert people come to me ALL the time asking whether or not they should take it. I tell them one simple thing, "Give me $50 and I'll tell you." Those who don't fork over the cash get a big slap on the forehead. Those who do fork over the money get another simple answer. That answer is "Maybe".

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It's entirely up to you, a lot  of colleges these days don't need ACT scores. Also if you don't plan on paying for college, you probably don't need to worry about taking it. But if you're like me, then you don't really know where you're going. You just know in your heart you're not sticking around in Kansas. I would take the ACT, to help you get out with a score to carry in getting a job with or help going to out of state colleges. Never hurts.

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Although some career fields and colleges don't require the ACT, it's still really helpful. In some cases, you can get extra scholarship money for taking the ACT. In others, it doesn't get you anything. Sometimes, the ACT's just good to know what skill level you're at. If you're like me, you have no clue what you're going to do after high school. If that's the case, I recommend taking the ACT just in case.

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Depending on what you decide to do with your life is whether you should take the ACT or not.  If you are planning on going to college for 4 or more years, colleges probably wants you to take it for educational purposes.  If you are planning on going to college for two or less years or deciding that college is not for you, then I would not worry about it.  The ACT can help finacially depending on the scores that you get.
Katie Kuhlman

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If you are like me and have a trash G.P.A. because you didn't pay attention in school and always think that "I definitely have time to learn the entire section five minutes before the test," then yes you need to take the ACT. Because of this genius preparation, I am going to have to do really good on the test. Hopefully the rest of you who are planning to go to college aren't like me.

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According to the Trajectory of the Moon and the Stars, It's up to You

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According to the Trajectory of the Moon and the Stars, It's up to You

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You don't need to take the ACT to be successful in life and that is is a common misconception that high schoolers have. This test can help you get into a better college or even get better scholarship money for a higher education. The important thing to know is that everything is ultimately up to you.

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All career paths vary. If you're planning on going to a small community college or technical school there is no need for an ACT test or if you're just entering the work force there is no need at all. But if you're going to a University I would highly recommend it.

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If you want to go on to college, you might as well take the ACT. If you get a good score, you can get a lot of scholarship money!! Even if you realllyyyy don't want to study, you can just take the test and see how you do! It only takes about 3-ish hours, and it goes by really fast. The test can? seem kind of expensive, but if your family can't afford it, you can qualify for money to take the ACT and the cost will be taken care of. :))

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College is not for everyone, but if you plan and getting a higher education than a high school diploma the ACT or the SAT is a must take. If you enjoy jobs that don't require a college education, then you don't need to spend the money to pay for the ACT score you will never use. Some people still go to college and come back to jobs that don't require a high education.

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If you are going to college, I would take the ACT. It can help you get a feel for where you're at, and how much work you might need to put in at college. It can also lead to scholarships. If you are not going to college and you have $40 to take it, I would still recommend taking it. It is nice to see how well you do. It is not needed if you don't go to college though.

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Depending on which path you take after high school, you may need to have taken the ACT for college admissions or scholarship applications. However, most community colleges and technical schools have open enrollment and don't require standardized test scores. If you aren't sure what you are going to do after high school, taking the ACT is a good idea just incase you do decide to go to a D1 or D2 college.

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If you want to go to a nice college and make millions then you probably should. But, if you are going to farm for the rest of your life the ACT is just a waste of time. The ACT also cost money and that stuff doesn't grow on trees.

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You can take the ACT if you want to i think. If you want to get into a good college which could get you to a high paying job. Or you can't and then you could do better.

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It's all up to you if you're wanting to go to college you might as well take it. They can help you get accepted into schools. Id suggest taking the ACT

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Depending on your career choice, the ACT is not a big deal. For example, if you want to be a tomato farmer on the family farm, you probably do not need to take the ACT. This is because you are most likely guaranteed to get that job.

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If you don't plan on getting higher pays then everyone else then no you don't HAVE to. If you don't even plan on going to a college could be another factor in wether you take the ACT or not. If you want help with the scholarship money that can lead to another factor. I feel it's all on you!

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If you want to go to a big college then probably, the ACT can also help with scholarship money for colleges. But on the other side, there are some colleges that don't require the ACT and technical schools generally don't either. So depending on what you want to do after High school should tell you whether or not you should take the test.

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I believe you need to take the ACT because if you do good sometimes the school will give you some cash money. And it also tells you how smart you are.

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Only some colleges require the ACT. Scholarships require an ACT score, which makes people take it for that reason. Some just want to take it to see what they can score.
makayla sloop

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Depending on what colleges you want to you need to take the test. Yet again there are some colleges that do not look at the ACT compared to others. Also if you take it you can somewhat tell where you sit among smarts with your classmates. So more than likely you should probably take the test

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ACT scores are what colleges typically look at. There are colleges that ask for your ACT score and colleges that don't. I would highly recommend you take the ACT score at least once if you know that you're going to need it. Your ACT score can lead to scholarships in the future as well!

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If you are wanting to get accepted into a D1 or D2 college, most of them require the ACT. Scholarship money is a big reason that people continuously take it to get a better score. If you are not planning on going to college, not taking the ACT wouldn't be a big deal.

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I feel like you do not have to take the ACT if you do not need it. But If you want to be a doctor or lawyer etc. then obviously, you need to take the ACT. However, if you are not going to college, then you probably don't need to take it.

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If you are planning to go to college then you need to take the ACT as most colleges will require you to have a certain score on the ACT to get in. If you are planning on not going to college then you don't need to take the ACT. However if you are wanting to go to college, getting a high score on your ACT means you will be more likely to get a good scholarship.

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I don’t think you necessarily NEED to take it but it depends on what you want to do. You might want to take it to enter a specific college, for scholarships, or just for personal satisfaction. If you have high expectations in life I suggest you take it but it’s fine if you don’t. Whatever. Do your thing honey.

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If you want to get scholarships and money for college then you take the ACT study hard for it and get a high score. If you don't take the ACT it doesn't matter unless you're trying to get into 4-year colleges. But you should probably take it, I mean its not going to kill you.

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If you are wanting a scholarship then the test could help. You may not need to take the test if your plans after high school do not require it. If you are going want a career that requires one then it would be best to take it.
-Richard Sloop

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I think so if you want to get a better college scholarship. - Zach Heiman

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I think so if you want to get a better college scholarship. - Zach Heiman

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Usually if you take the ACT, teachers are more happy with your actions, but don't guess at almost every answer. If you decide to actually try on the test, you could get an intensely good score. Colleges look at how smart you are according to these major tests. Be sure to know what college you are looking forward to going to if you're going to one. Keep in mind that you're score is like an impression to the colleges that you want to go to.

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Taking the ACT will help get scholarship money. If you don't want to be in debt, getting a high score on your ACT will help you stay out of debt. Also you don't have to take the ACT if your just going to go straight into farming.

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If you are going to college, you need to take the ACT. If you are not going to college you do not necessarily have to take it. The ACT does not hurt anything by taking it, because it gives you a general idea of what you know. - Ryan Sudbeck

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Even if you don't know what you're going to do, you should still take it. Some colleges do not require you to take it, but 70 percent of people switch majors or what they want to do. It is just a good idea to have it, just in case.

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You can if you want to, but I have not taken it and do not plan on taking it. For what I'm doing, I do not think I'll need to take it. If you want to get scholarships and stuff, you should take it.

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It will really depend on whether you need or want scholarship for whatever college you might need or even for just an entry requirement. However, for what I'm wanting to do I do not need it, I just need to go to a technical school.

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I think that you should take the ACT because it gives you a general idea of where you are at among your peers. The test is general principles that you have learned throughout your career. You as an individual are able to see how much you have learned over the course of high school. You also are able to get more academic type scholarships if you have a higher ACT score.

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You do need to take the ACT depending on what college you're going to and what scholarships you want to apply for. For several schools, taking the ACT is a requirement. If you are planning on applying for scholarships, taking the ACT would be beneficial.

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For most four year collages you have to have a certain ACT score in order to get in. Depending on what you are doing you may not need it though. If you plan on working a farm and not going to collage at all then the ACT may not be much use to that person. A higher ACT score can also help you get more money for Scholar Ships.

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You should take the ACT to have a better chance at making it to college. I think it is a crucial part of learning. You should probably take it.

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Most colleges offer scholarship money for good scores. If you plan on going to college you should definitely take the ACT. Even if it is not necessary for the school you are going to go to, it is still a good thing to do. Also, take it as many times as you can, they take the highest score.

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I didn't take the ACT because it was to much stress also I really didn't want to. It was to time consuming there was way to much stress.

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Technically, no one has to take the ACT.  However, you will not be accepted into many D1 or D2 colleges without one.  If you are not planning on going to a college like that, then there is most likely another test that is specifically centered around the type of work you are going to be doing.  To get better scholarships, you can take the ACT and raise the level of money you receive. Also, you can take it just to test your own skills.

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Depending on where you're going, you can decide to take the ACT. I would recommend taking it either way. That way if you decide to change your plans you already have your ACT score. Taking it won't hurt, so you might as well just to be on the safe side.

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Taking the ACT to get into a certain college is sometimes required. If you choose to go to a college that doesn't require it or go straight to work than it is fully up to you. The ACT does not hurt you in any way but if you don't need to take it than it's up to you

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If you plan on going to college that you can only get into with an ACT score of 22 or higher, or a high GPA, then yes, you probably need to take the ACT. If you're going to farm for the rest of your life, or the college you plan to attend doesn't require an ACT score, then no you don't need to take the ACT. It just depends on the college or what you want to do with your life.

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Honestly, it all depends on what you plan on doing later on in life. Some schools require that you take it and get a certain score in order to be able to get accepted into the school. However, if you plan on going to a smaller college sometimes they do not require you to take it.