The ACT Test

The next ACT test is July 18, 2020.

The deadline to register is June 19.

Registration Deadline
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Test Day
Scores First Available
Registration Deadline
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Test Day
Scores First Available

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

Official ACT English Guide

  • Learn time management strategies  
  • Review the glossary to study grammatical terms covered on the ACT® test 
  • Access ACT writing prompts and more than 150 official ACT English questions with detailed solutions and explanations 

Official ACT Math Guide

  • Learn problem-solving techniques 
  • Understand how to identify the basic math concept found in each question  
  • Access more than 130 official ACT math questions with detailed solutions and explanations  

Official ACT Reading Guide

  • Learn how to read faster and retain information 
  • Understand the best way to approach reading each passage 
  • Access more than 150 official ACT reading questions with detailed solutions and explanations  

Official ACT Science Guide

  • Learn how to quickly and efficiently read graphs, charts, and data  
  • Review the vocabulary section to study terms covered in the science section 
  • Access official ACT science questions with detailed solutions and explanations 

The Official Beginner’s Guide for the ACT

A step-by-step beginner’s guide for ACT test success.

  • Information about all the new enhancements being made to the ACT 
  • Exclusive online access to the PreACT Diagnostic test with immediate results 
  • A brand new, full-length ACT practice test offered in the book and online  
 

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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