The ACT Has Science

Let your science skills shine by taking the only college admission test that offers science!

Did you know biomedical science, computer science, and social sciences are some of the top majors of the Ivy League schools?

ACT science IS:

A chance to show off your reasoning and interpretation of scientific graphs and charts.

 

IT IS NOT:

About solving complex chemistry or physics problems.

 

ACT vs. SAT* Comparison

 

ACT

SAT
Access to English learner supports at every national test date

✔ YES

X NO
The ACT mathematics section is 25% of the test and 25% of score. 

✔ YES

X NO
Purchase your test answer key to help you prepare for future tests (Test Information Release TIR) 

✔ YES

X NO
Allows for paper/pencil testing as well as online 

✔ YES

X NO
All tests 1 hour or less

✔ YES

X NO
You get a STEM score to provide to colleges 

✔ YES

X NO
Optional writing test to showcase critical writing and communication skills to colleges and universities 

✔ YES

X NO
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Upcoming Test Dates (National)

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
February 8, 2025 January 3 January 20
April 5, 2025 February 28 March 16
June 12, 2025 May 9 May 26
July 12, 2025* June 6 June 20

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date. 

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