*#1 taken college admissions test in nearly half of U.S. states (based on 2024 graduating class).

The ACT fits YOUR learning style with flexible and balanced testing to help you do your best!

 
 

Next Test Date: June 14 | Registration Deadline: May 9

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ACT Test Cost

ACT Exam Prices for Testing Through July 2025

  Fee Details
The ACT Test $65.00 The ACT Test includes the English, math, and reading sections. See note below.
Writing Add-On Fee $25.00 More about the ACT with writing. Can be added or removed through the late deadline.
Science Add-On Fee $4.00 More about the science section. Can be added or removed through the late deadline.
Note: The option to take the ACT with or without science is only available with online testing during the April, June, and July 2025 test dates. When taking a paper test, science will be included as part of the testing experience.
All pricing includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.

Learn more about fees and other services, or if you might be eligible for a fee waiver.

ACT Fees

ACT Test Dates

National test dates are for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.

  • If you missed the regular registration deadline for a test date, you can still register by the late registration deadline for an additional fee.
  • If you did not register for a test date by the late registration deadline, you may be able to request standby testing for an additional fee.

Deadlines occur at midnight Central Time.

If you are unable to test on a Saturday test date for religious reasons, there may be options available to you. See Non-Saturday Testing.

All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the late registration deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.

 

2025 National Test Dates Schedule 

Test Date
 Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
 Late Registration Deadline
 Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
April 5, 2025 February 28 March 16 March 28
June 14, 2025 May 9 May 27 June 6
July 12, 2025* June 6 June 20 July 4

2026 National Test Dates Schedule 

Test Date
 Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
 Late Registration Deadline
 Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
September 6, 2025 August 1 August 19 August 29
October 18, 2025 September 12 September 30 October 10
December 13, 2025 November 7 November 24 December 5
February 14, 2026 January 7 January 21 February 6
April 11, 2026 March 6 March 24 April 3
June 13, 2026 May 8 May 27 June 5
July 11, 2026* June 5 June 24 July 3

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.

In February of 2025, Science is included and required for a composite score. For April, June and July of 2025, for online testing only, it will be optional for a composite score.

February: Science Included (required for composite score)
April: Science Optional (online testing only)
June: Science Optional (online testing only)
July: Science Optional (online testing only)
September: Science Optional (online and paper testing)

Additional Information for Registration

Before you register, learn more about the process to request accommodations or English Learner (EL) supports.

Learn about making a request

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Consider choosing a test date at least two months ahead of the application deadlines of all the colleges and scholarship agencies you might want to apply to.

Multiple-choice scores are normally reported within 2–8 weeks after the test date. If you take the ACT with writing, scores will be reported only after all of your scores are available, including writing, normally within 5–8 weeks after the test date.

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Search for an ACT test center near you.

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You may need this code when interacting with ACT.

High School Codes Lookup

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The writing test is an optional 40 minute essay that measures your skills as a writer.

Learn more about the ACT with writing.

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You may opt to send copies of important messages to a parent or guardian email address.

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To learn what calculators can be used during the test, see our Calculator Policy (PDF).

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You may not receive scores from more than one test date during a scheduled national (Saturday, non-Saturday, or rescheduled test date arranged by ACT). If you are admitted and allowed to test a second time, we will report only the scores from the first test. The second or third set of scores will be cancelled without refund.

You may not receive scores from more than one test date per state administration (initial or makeup) if your school participates in ACT State and District Testing. If you are allowed to test more than once, we will report only the scores from the first test. The second set of scores will be cancelled.

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The ACT Test is Evolving

Great news: The ACT test is becoming more flexible and less time-consuming, and will offer even more choice for students to tailor their test experience! 

Learn more about the enhancements and how they will set students up for success.

Get a Registration Reminder

No time to register? No problem! Just fill out the form to receive your text or email registration deadline notifications.

And while you're waiting to register, take a few minutes to create your MyACT Account! It's super-easy! By creating an account, you can start exploring your interests, college majors, and potential careers and come back later to register!

Say “Yes” to ACT Recruit Me!

Get discovered by colleges. When you register you can opt-in to ACT Recruit Me (formerly EOS). ACT Recruit Me will connect you with colleges, universities, and financial aid institutions based on your plans and interests. Expand your vision for college and open up new ways to pay for it. 

Information on opting out of ACT Recruit Me.

Special Circumstances
 

After you register for a test event, you will be able to make changes to your record. For a small fee, you can make a test center change and a test date change (if changes are made at the same time).

Test Center Change for the same test date - If a seat and materials are available for your test option at your new preferred test center on your preferred test date, you will be able to make a test center change.  You cannot request a test center change after the late registration deadline. Instead, find out about requesting standby testing.

Test Date Change - A test date change can be used to sign up for a different test date if you are absent or unable to test on the original test date or if your registration is cancelled for failure to meet ACT's test security requirements.

Note: If you paid with an ACT Fee Waiver, the waiver will be reapplied to your new test date, but covers only the test fee or late fee for your test option, you must still pay the change fee.

Test Option Change – Before the late registration deadline, you can add the writing test and change between paper or online testing if a seat is available. Starting in April 2025 and through July 2025, the science test will also be available as an optional test if you test online. 

 

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If you miss the test for any reason, including illness, injury, being denied admission at the test center for lack of ID, or late arrival, your options are listed below.

IMPORTANT: Once you break the seal on your test booklet, you cannot later request a test date change, even if you do not complete all your tests. You must register again and pay the full fee for your test option if you want to retest.

Request and pay for a test date change

Log in to your MyACT account and select "Make Changes to Your Registration" or call ACT Registration at 319.337.1270 by the regular deadline for the new test date. You will be charged the full fee for the new test date in addition to the test date change fee.

If you call during the late registration period, you will also be charged a late fee. In either case, your basic fee for the original test date will be refunded. (If you register for a new test date instead of making a test date change, your basic fee for the original test date will not be refunded.)

If you decide you do not want to test on another test date, your registration fee and any additional fees (such as late fee or test center change fee) are nonrefundable. If you do not test, no score reports will be sent.

 

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ACT reviews arranged testing requests for examinees who qualify under certain conditions such as distance from test centers and confinement to correctional institutions.

Arranged Testing Policies and Procedures (PDF)

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If you miss the late deadline to register for a test date, or to request a test date or test center change, you may choose to sign in to your ACT account to request and pay for standby testing. Accommodations may be available for standby testing, but seats are not guaranteed. You may contact ACT to see if there is an available seat, test materials, and staff to administer the test.

Standby Testing

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ACT My Answer Key (TIR) FAQs

The ACT My Answer Key (TIR) is a copy of your answers along with the questions and correct answers from the test, delivered after your scores are released. It is offered only three tests a year, and ACT is the only standardized test that offers this option for you to learn from your personal test performance to boost your scores. 

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Place the ACT My Answer Key (TIR) in your cart and enter the FEBTIR voucher code provided during the checkout process on MyACT to receive $9 off. The promo code will be applied if you are registering for the ACT and the ACT My Answer Key (TIR) together or purchasing in a separate transaction if you have already registered. Once this promo code is used, no other offers are applicable. This code is non-transferable, cannot be combined with other offers, and cannot be redeemed for cash or credit. Add-ons and/or additional products or services are not covered, including but not limited to the writing exam, additional test preparation solutions not specified or additional score reports.

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If you have already registered for the February test but have not yet purchased a ACT My Answer Key (TIR), you can log in to your MyACT account and purchase it separately and use the $9 off promo code.

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The $9 ACT My Answer Key (TIR) promo code is valid for the February 2025 test date only. 

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ACT Test Bundle FAQs

The voucher is redeemable for one ACT test registration (either paper or online) through the July 2026 late registration deadline. The voucher will cover:

  • The ACT test registration fee
  • The optional science test add-on fee (available online April-July 2025; and paper or online September 2025-July 2026)
  • Late registration fee

Note: The late registration fee is not covered during the initial purchase of the bundle if purchased during the late registration window of the April 2025 test. 

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A voucher code will be sent (typically within 24 hours) to the email address that is associated with your MyACT account and was used to purchase the bundle.

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No, vouchers are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be combined with any other offer. 

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Registration for 2025–2026 test dates is expected to become available in mid-July 2025.

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Terms and Conditions apply.

Terms and Conditions

For complete details, refer to the Terms and Conditions - English (PDF), Spanish (PDF)