Take Charge of Your Future with the Enhanced ACT
Get a shorter test, more time per question, and the chance to showcase your strengths.
Register by November 7
Next Test: December 13
Registration Deadline: November 7
Test Your Way. More Time, Less Pressure.
Shorter Test, Fewer Questions
Think clearly, stay focused throughout, and be done before you know it.
More Time Per Question
Get your best score when you feel less pressure to answer every question quickly.
Optional Science and Writing
Choose if you want to show off your strengths with optional science and writing sections.
Test on Paper or Computer
Boost your confidence and performance by testing the way you are most familiar.
Upcoming Test Dates & Deadlines
Over 97% of scores are available within a 2-4 week period after the test date.
| Test Dates | Early Reg Deadlines | Late Reg Deadlines* | Score Release Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
*Late fee applies.
Join Millions of Students Who Trust the ACT
125,000+ 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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