You must have a qualifying ACT score by June 1, 2019.
We strongly encourage all applicants to take the ACT early.
For Engineering Academy Admittance:
ACT Composite score requirement: 17
If you already have a qualifying ACT score please scan and e-mail to Mrs. Amanda Jerome (amanda.jerome@daviess.kyschools.us).
When you take the ACT, you MUST get an official ID here: http://www.actstudent.org/faq/id.html. Please see your middle school guidance counselor for assistance.
For Engineering Academy Admittance:
ACT Composite score requirement: 17
If you already have a qualifying ACT score please scan and e-mail to Mrs. Amanda Jerome (amanda.jerome@daviess.kyschools.us).
When you take the ACT, you MUST get an official ID here: http://www.actstudent.org/faq/id.html. Please see your middle school guidance counselor for assistance.
Testing Options
There is an ACT test in February and another April. The sooner the better!
Register by March 8th (or the 9th-25th with a late fee) to test on April 13th. When registering online, please request that the score be sent to Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC). Please check here (http://www.actstudent.org/faq/id.html) to ensure you have the proper photo identification to take the test. You will not need to take the written portion of the ACT. Once you receive your score report, please scan it and email it to Mrs. Jerome (amanda.jerome@daviess.kyschools.us). Be sure to include which academy you are interested in (Engineering) in the email.
Click here to register for the ACT
What if you don't get the scores you need after the first test?
If you do not achieve a qualifying ACT score, you will need to try again.
If you'd like some help with your scores, there are a variety of free resources available online to help you prepare for the ACT. There are also various free and paid apps available for smart phones that you may download if you prefer.
Additional Study Materials:
Free ACT Practice Test Questions
ACT Samples
The Princeton Review Test Prep
Here is a list of private tutors in the area, but your guidance counselors may also have a list of recommended tutors available.
If you'd like some help with your scores, there are a variety of free resources available online to help you prepare for the ACT. There are also various free and paid apps available for smart phones that you may download if you prefer.
Additional Study Materials:
Free ACT Practice Test Questions
ACT Samples
The Princeton Review Test Prep
Here is a list of private tutors in the area, but your guidance counselors may also have a list of recommended tutors available.