ACT District Testing
Charting a Course to Success
ACT® District Testing is available to administer for the 2020-2021 academic year. Talk to an ACT representative about how a flexible implementation model can help as you navigate COVID or access our FAQs for further answers.
Join School Districts Across the Country in Bringing the ACT Test
to Students in the Classroom
Quick facts:
- Since 2007, students in 50 states have earned college-reportable scores taking the ACT® test in their own classrooms.
- The experience can help students realize they have the skills to perform college-level coursework and give your district the information it needs to get them there. The test raises college awareness and exposure among all students.
- The ACT is tied closely to your district’s curriculum—it’s always been about what students learn in school.
Success Stories
Implement to Win
See how educators are using the ACT to improve and track students' readiness for college and career.
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Here to Help
Strengthen your knowledge of the ACT test and help your students prepare.
Accommodations
Planning for Success
ACT serves examinees with documented disabilities by providing accommodations appropriate to the examinee's diagnosis and needs.
ACT District Testing Program Details
During the 2020-2021 school year, ACT will offer four test dates: one in the fall and three in the spring. Select the date(s) that work best for your district.
Test Session | Enrollment/Signed Agreement & School List (Org. File) Deadline** |
Test Date | Online Testing Window |
---|---|---|---|
Fall 2021 |
August 20, 2021 |
October 5, 2021 October 19, 2021 |
N/A |
Early Spring 2022 |
January 19, 2022 |
March 8, 2022 March 29, 2022 |
March 8-10, 2022 (Test Window 1) March 15-17, 2022 (Test Window 1) March 29-31, 2022, (Test Window 2) April 5-7, 2022 (Test Window 2) |
Late Spring 2022 |
February 16, 2022 |
April 5, 2022 April 19, 2022 |
April 5-7, 2022 (Test Window 1) April 12-14, 2022 (Test Window 1) April 19-21, 2022 (Test Window 1) April 26-28, 2022 (Test Window 2) |
Late April 2022 |
March 16, 2022 |
N/A – This window is open to online testing only. |
April 26-28, 2022 (Test Window 1) May 3-5, 2022 (Test Window 1) |
*Districts may participate in one of the three spring test dates.
**This deadline is the date an enrollment agreement/signed contract and list of participating schools (org. file) is required. It is possible to enroll, sign the contract, and submit a list of participating schools the same day using a digital signature.
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