PreACT is Evolving — Discover the Upcoming ACT Enhancements

PreACT Assessment Program Details

Before you enroll, use the information below to help you plan and decide which assessment, test windows, and delivery will work best for your district or school. 

Reminder: To align with ACT test enhancements, new PreACT blueprints are rolling out to PreACT 9 Secure and PreACT Secure administrations in spring 2026. Stay up to date on the latest information on the benefits and impact for your organization. Learn more about  ACT Test Enhancements for K-12 Educators.    

2025-26 School Year

  PreACT 8/9​ PreACT​ PreACT 9 Secure PreACT Secure​
Enrollment* Window​ Apr. 9, 2025 – May 8, 2026 Apr. 9, 2025 –
May 8, 2026		 Apr. 9, 2025 –
Mar. 2026		 Apr. 9, 2025 –
Mar. 2026
Materials Ordering Opens Aug. 4, 2025 Aug. 4, 2025 Early Jan. 2026 Early Jan. 2026
Shipping Window​ Aug. 18 2025 – May 8, 2026 Aug. 18 2025 – May 8, 2026​ N/A N/A​
Test Events Flexible administration: Schools choose when to test from
Sep. 2, 2025 – May 29, 2026		 Flexible administration: Schools choose when to test from
Sep. 2, 2025 –
May 29, 2026

Spring Test Event 1

Mar. 16-27, 2026

Spring Test Event 2

Mar. 30 – Apr. 10, 2026

Spring Test Event 3

Apr. 13-24, 2026

Spring Test Event 1

Mar. 16-27, 2026

Spring Test Event 2

Mar. 30 – Apr. 10, 2026

Spring Test Event 3

Apr. 13-24, 2026
Reports Expected​ As early as 10 business days after receipt of materials​ As early as 10 business days after receipt of materials As early as 10 business days after receipt of materials  As early as 10 business days after receipt of materials

*This year, you will need a success.act.org account to enroll. This site is used to access ACT Online Reporting, PreACT Assessment enrollment, and other helpful resources. Using your Success account brings you added security and enrollment form personalization to view your organization's current and previous year's enrollment history. Make sure your Success account is ready now to save time for enrollment later. 

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Assessment

2025-2026 Pricing Per Student

Agreement Deadline

Testing Window
PreACT 8/9

Online: $18.50

Paper: $19.50

 Enroll now to lock in plans for 2025-26 school year Flexible administration: Schools choose when to test Sep. 2, 2025 – May 29, 2026
PreACT
PreACT 9 Secure

 

 


$21.00

 

 


Mar. 2026

Spring Test Event 1

Mar. 16-27, 2026

Spring Test Event 2

Mar. 30 – Apr. 10, 2026 

Spring Test Event 3

Apr. 13-24, 2026
PreACT Secure
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Free Resources for Educators

PreACT Communications Toolkit

Use the different resources in this toolkit to communicate about and prepare students for the PreACT.

PreACT Recognition Club Toolkit

Now schools and districts can celebrate student success and encourage students to do their best on the ACT® and PreACT tests.

Have questions? Call 877-789-2925, send us an email, or complete this form.