The ACT Test

Put Your Best Score Forward in 2020

The next ACT test is April 4, 2020.

Register by Friday, February 28 to avoid late fees.

Registration Deadline
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Test Day
Scores First Available
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Scores First Available

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When it Comes to Test Prep, We've Got You Covered

ACT Rapid Review

Live, online instruction and on-demand videos.

ACT Prep Guide

Official test prep from the makers of the ACT test.

ACT Online Prep

Online prep for the ACT-anytime, anywhere.

ACT Prep Pack

Bundles the ACT Test Prep Guide with ACT Online Prep.

 

ACT Academy: Because Practice Makes Possible

Absolutely free, personalized practice for the ACT

ACT Academy™ is a free online learning tool and test practice program designed to help you get the best score possible on the ACT test, and well on your way to college and career success. Learn more about ACT Academy.

Your Scores

View and Send Your Score

You can have your ACT scores sent to other colleges and scholarship agencies even after you test.

When is Your Score Ready?

Learn more about when scores are ready, some within two weeks. 

The ACT Test Overview

The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.

English Practice Test Questions

The ACT-English-45 Minutes-75 Questions

Measures:

Your understanding of English, production of writing and knowledge of language skills.

Math Practice Test Questions

The ACT - Math - 60 Minutes - 60 Questions

Measures:

The mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.

Reading Practice Test Questions

The ACT-Reading-35 Minutes-40 Questions

Measures:

Reading comprehension commonly encountered in first-year college curricula.

Science Practice Test Questions

The ACT-Science-35 Minutes-40 Questions

Measures:

The interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.

Writing Practice Test Questions

The ACT-Writing-40 Minutes-1 Prompt

Measures:

The optional writing section measures writing skills taught in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.

Test Day Checklist

Keep calm and know what to expect on test day. Understand what is expected, acceptable, and prohibited.

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