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The ACT\u00ae writing test gives you several options when making a decision about your writing, so we’ve put together this list of prompts. Created especially for you, these writing essay prompts are a great way to practice for the ACT writing test<\/a>. Each has three perspectives for you to choose from when making your choice.<\/p>\n

Print Media<\/a><\/p>\n

This essay prompt gives you three perspectives on the digital age and its effect on print media.<\/p>\n

The Arts in Public Education<\/a><\/p>\n

Are the arts a necessary thing in public education or are they not worth the time and money needed?<\/p>\n

Housing Costs<\/a><\/p>\n

Is the price of housing affected by wages or is it a product of the free market? The three prompts in this article allow you to make your argument.<\/p>\n

Telecommuting<\/a><\/p>\n

Three perspectives on the rise of telecommuting in the Internet age are given in this ACT writing essay prompt.<\/p>\n

Web-Based Streaming Video<\/a><\/p>\n

Is the rise of popular streaming services a detriment to traditional media, is it encouraging flexibility, or is it a flash in the pan?<\/p>\n

GMOs<\/a><\/p>\n

The three perspectives on GMOs in this article run the gamut from pro to con. Write an essay on one and make your case.<\/p>\n

Net Neutrality<\/a><\/p>\n

Should the internet be regulated or should ISPs be allowed to prioritize? These are just two of the three prompts you’ll find in this essay sample.<\/p>\n

School Start Times<\/a><\/p>\n

Three ACT writing prompts are given here, ranging from an earlier to a later school start time to gradually later. Your essay should reflect one of these three perspectives.<\/p>\n

For more help preparing for test day, check out <\/span>Peterson\u2019s Test Prep products<\/b><\/a> for practice tests, online courses, guide books, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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