Request this only if you can test at a regularly scheduled national test center and use either a regular type (10-pt.) or large type (18-pt.) test booklet, but require up to 50% more time due to your disability.
If approved, you will be allowed up to 5 hours total to work on the multiple-choice tests at your own pace (including breaks between tests). If you are taking the ACT Plus Writing, you will be allowed 5 hours and 45 minutes total to work on all five tests.
To apply for this form of testing for the first time, you and a school official must complete and sign the Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing. The application explains the eligibility criteria, documentation required, registration deadlines, and how to request a test date change or
Mail your completed application and required documentation, registration folder, and fee payment together, postmarked by the registration deadline. If you are approved, it will be noted in the top-right corner of your admission ticket. You will be assigned to an extended time room (usually 10 or fewer examinees). If you are not approved, you will be notified in writing and automatically assigned to a room with standard time limits.
If you do not submit your application and all required documentation with your registration folder postmarked by the registration deadline for your test date, you will only be able to test with standard time on test day.
Because advance arrangements are necessary, students trying to test standby cannot request extended time.
If necessary, ACT will contact you or your high school for additional information. If you are approved, ACT will then make arrangements for you and assign you to the nearest available test center with seats for extended time. Note that ACT may not be able to assign you to your preferred test center.
See the testing comparison chart to review the requirements and features of Extended Time National Testing and Special Testing to decide which form of testing is most appropriate for you.