ACT Now: Mississippi

Important Dates

The Schedule of Events (web content) (coming soon) contains all dates and deadlines for Mississippi's test event. Check it frequently to stay on track for testing. We recommend uploading students as early as possible, but you may upload students, assign events, and add accommodations up to the day before you test online.

Feb 23, 2027
Test Event 1:
Standard Time Paper

Feb 23-26, 2027 and Mar 1-5, 2027
Test Event 1:
Online Window

Feb 23-26, 2027 and Mar 1-5, 2027
Test Event 1:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

Mar 23, 2027
Test Event 2:
Standard Time Paper

Mar 23-26, 2027 and Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027
Test Event 2:
Online Window

Mar 23-26, 2027 and Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027
Test Event 2:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 

Apr 20, 2027
Test Event 3:
Standard Time Paper

Apr 20-23, 2027 and Apr 26-30, 2027
Test Event 3:
Online Window

Apr 20-23, 2027 and Apr 26-30, 2027
Test Event 3:
Accommodations Paper and Online

Resources & Tips

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Resources:

Request Accommodations

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Resources:

Request Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline

Dates:

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Websites:

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Tip: Reconsideration is used if you submitted a request for accommodations that was denied. Qualified Exceptions to the Deadline is for limited reasons as indicated on the form.

Prepare for Testing

Tip: If you’re looking for resources about preparing for test day, you’ll find them in ACT Now and TCM training content. Look for a test day checklist, system demos and tutorials, and much more!

MyACT Resources

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Set Up Test Center Manager (TCM):

Test Day Resources

 Administer Test:

Accommodations Resources for Testing Staff:

Tip: If you're looking for resources, manuals, test forms, and other test administration resources, you'll find them in the ACT Now and TCM training content. Look for a test day checklist, policies, and tutorials, and much more!

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Helpful Links & Contact Info

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  • Accommodations Office Hours Spring 27 (coming soon)
  • ACT Accommodations Training (webinar) (coming soon)
  • ACT Pre-Test Administration (webinar) (coming soon)
  • ACT Post-Test/Test Day Training (webinar) (coming soon)
  • ACT Technical Readiness (webinar) (coming soon)

 

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