The ACT Test for Students
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Preparing for the Test
Hone your skills with in-depth preparation guides, tutorials, practice questions and more.
ACT Academy
Free online learning and test practice to help you get the best score possible on the ACT test, and well on your way to college and career success.
ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live
An interactive virtual classroom experience that delivers engaging online live instruction, at an accessible price.
ACT Online Prep
The only online program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals, featuring real questions from previous tests.
The Official ACT Prep Guide
An ACT-authorized prep book, with three practice tests, each with an optional writing test, plus access to hundreds of additional questions online.
Free Study Guide (PDF)
Download a free preparation booklet with test information, complete practice tests with scoring keys, and a writing prompt.
Sample ACT Test Questions
Practice questions to give you a taste of what to expect on the ACT test.
Tips & Instructions for the ACT Test
Tips from ACT including test taking, multiple choice questions, calculator and writing tips.
Test Prep Reference Guide (PDF)
Use this guide to select the right test prep options for you based on your personal preferences and learning style.
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.
Measures:
Your understanding of English, production of writing and knowledge of language skills.
Measures:
The mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.
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Reading comprehension commonly encountered in first-year college curricula.
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The interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.
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.
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.
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PreACT
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ACT Profile
ACT Profile is a free, mobile resource to help you learn more about yourself and the college and career paths you want to explore.
ACT Engage
Engage identifies critical, yet overlooked attitudes and behaviors, at grades 6-9, 10-12, and college levels, that contribute to future success.
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