DESIGNED FOR YOUR SUCCESS
The new enhanced ACT is built for you -
shorter test, more time per question, and
more flexibility to showcase your strengths.
The #1 taken college admissions test in nearly half of U.S. states.*
Next Test Date: October 18 | Early Deadline: September 12
October is one of only three test dates to get your ACT Answer Key! Learn more.
Test Your way. more time, less pressure.
Upcoming Test Dates & Deadlines
Over 97% of scores are available within a 2-4 week period after the test date.
Test Dates | Score Release Dates | Early Reg Deadlines | Late Reg Deadlines* |
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Sep 6, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
Feb 14, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
Jul 11, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
*Late fee applies.
JOIN MILLIONS OF STUDENTS WHO TRUST THE ACT
25,000+ Students have already taken the new enhanced ACT test.
1.3M Students took the ACT test last year.
35% of ACT test-takers take it more than once to improve scores and scholarship chances.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
I feel like [having more time] significantly helped. When I would do practice tests, I was getting on the edge of the time every single time. This time I had time to review almost every section.
Noah Clements
Grade 11, North Caldwell, NJ
I just kind of wanted to take the science because if I didn't it'd be like the same thing as taking the SAT. I want to go into medicine.
Addison Barnes
Grade 11, Mansfield, TX
When I signed up, I was a little nervous, so when I saw that I had the option, I loved it because I didn't have to be forced to take something that I didn't want to.
Brooklyn Dismuke
Grade 11, Dallas, TX
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