The ACT Test: South Carolina

Important Dates

The Schedule of Events (web content) (coming soon) contains all dates and deadlines for South Carolina’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

 

March 9, 2027

Test Event 2:
Standard Time Paper

Mar 9-12 2027 and Mar 15-19, 2027

Test Event 2:
Online Window

Mar 9-12, 2027 and Mar 15-19, 2027

Test Event 2:
Accommodations Paper and Online
 
 

March 23, 2027

Test Event 3:
Standard Time Paper

Mar 23-26, 2027 and Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027

Test Event 3:
Online Window
 

Mar 23-26, 2027 and Mar 29-Apr 2, 2027

Test Event 3:
Accommodations Paper and Online

Resources & Tips

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Prepare for Testing

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