THE ACT TEST FOR STUDENTS
THE ACT TEST
Upcoming Dates and Resources
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APR
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One of ACT's flagship products is the ACT®, the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you can learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college. Find everything that you need to know about registration, test prep, and what your scores mean here.
Receive the latest news about the ACT, including registration reminders and other helpful information to prepare for college and career success.
Preparing for the Test
Hone your skills with in-depth preparation guides, tutorials, practice questions and more.
ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live
An interactive virtual classroom experience that delivers engaging online live instruction, at an accessible price.
ACT Online Prep
The only online program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals, featuring real questions from previous tests.
The Official ACT Prep Guide
An ACT-authorized prep book, with three practice tests, each with an optional writing test, plus access to hundreds of additional questions online.
study guide
Download a free preparation booklet with test information, complete practice tests with scoring keys, and a writing prompt.
Sample Questions
Practice questions to give you a taste of what to expect on the ACT test.
Tips & Instructions
Tips from ACT including test taking, multiple choice questions, calculator and writing tips.
TEST OVERVIEW
The ACT® contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.
Measures:
Your understanding of English, production of writing and knowledge of language skills.
Measures:
The mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.
Measures:
The interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.
Measures:
The optional writing section measures writing skills taught in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
TEST DAY CHECKLIST
Keep calm and know what to expect on test day. Understand what is expected, acceptable, and prohibited.
YOUR SCORES
VIEW AND SEND YOUR SCORE
You can have your ACT scores sent to other colleges and scholarship agencies even after you test.
WHEN IS YOUR SCORE READY?
Learn more about when scores are ready, some within two weeks.
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