Take Charge of Your Future with the Enhanced ACT
Take the ACT your way, highlight your strengths, show what you can do, and unlock college opportunities!
Next Test: February 14
Early Registration: January 9
Why Take the ACT
Show your strengths, unlock opportunities, and stand out to colleges
with a test designed to highlight your skills.
Showcase Your
Skills
The ACT highlights your strengths in English, math, reading, and science, helping colleges see what you do best.
Earn Scholarships and Honors
Strong ACT scores can improve your chances for scholarships, honors programs, and college admissions.
Stand Out
to Colleges
A competitive ACT score demonstrates readiness for college-level work and sets you apart from other applicants.
Choose the Options That Work for You
With timed, untimed, and accommodations options, the ACT fits different learning styles and testing needs.
Upcoming Test Dates & Deadlines
Over 97% of scores are available within a 2-4 week period after the test date.
FEBRUARY
14
February ACT
Scores Released: March 3
Register by: January 9
Late Registration*: January 23
APRIL
11
April ACT
Scores Released: April 21
Register by: March 6
Late Registration*: March 24
JUNE
13
June ACT
Scores Released: June 23
Register by: May 8
Late Registration*: May 29
JULY
11
July ACT**
Scores Released: July 21
Register by: June 5
Late Registration*: June 24
*Late Registration Fees Apply
**No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
Unlock Your Scholarship Potential
More scholarship money = less college debt!
Your ACT score can play an important role in helping you qualify for scholarships that can fuel your future and help with college costs! ACT test scores are a big factor in merit scholarships and awards based on academic achievement.
On average, students who take the test more than once increase their score and can take advantage of an ACT Superscoring – using the average of your top scores from each subject from multiple test attempts to calculate a superscore reflecting your best efforts.
The ACT
The ACT gives you more time per question, less pressure, and optional sections to highlight your strengths. Show off your smarts without stress.
Registration
Secure your spot in minutes. Register online and take the next step toward your college goals. Pick your date, format, and lock it in.
Test Prep
Prep smarter, not harder. Get free practice tests, study guides, and tools to focus on your strengths and boost confidence.
Test Day
Learn what to bring, what to expect, and how to walk in feeling like the main character so you can show up calm, prepared, and focused.
Scores
Your ACT score is more than a number; it's your ticket to college options. Learn how to access, send, and use your results to open doors.
Fee Waivers
Cost shouldn't hold you back. See if you qualify for an ACT Fee Waiver and test free, because your future should never depend on your wallet.
Ready to Take the ACT?
Secure your test date and start your path to college success!
It's easy, fast, and the first step toward achieving your best score.
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