Reasons You Should Take the ACT
Discover what the ACT can do for you.
Your Highest Potential Is Always Within Reach
When the pressure is on, it can take a minute to find your groove. Unlike the SAT, the ACT doesn't limit your highest achievable score based on your early performance. With the ACT, either paper or online, you have more time and more questions to find your sweet spot — without getting put in a box.
You have a choice in how you take the test.
ACT offers an online testing option at select locations nationwide so you can test on a computer OR by paper and pencil. Embrace the flexibility of choosing a testing format that aligns with your comfort zone and showcases your true potential. Learn more about taking the national test online.
Be your own study guide with select test dates throughout the year.
Did you know you can get the test you took back with the answer key and a copy of your answers to help you understand your score? It's an incredible test prep resource called the Test Information Release (TIR) and it's available three tests a year
The ACT could help you save thousands on tuition.
Taking the ACT test can increase your chances of earning new or better scholarships. One counselor found that over 10 years, more of her students earned more scholarship dollars with ACT scores than SAT scores. Learn more about paying for college.
The ACT is the ONLY College Entrance Exam that Supports English Learners.
ACT provides accommodations to U.S. students who are English learners. Accommodations include - extended testing time, bilingual dictionary, directions in 12 languages, small group testing, and a non-distracting environment.
Take classes at the right level to fall in love with them, not fall behind.
Colleges use ACT scores to place you in the right classes at the right level. And, your ACT score can help you place out of remedial coursework rather than sitting for additional placement tests on campus — saving time and money! Learn more about classes to take in high school.
The biggest surprise about the ACT? You’ve been studying for it for years.
Every question on the ACT is based on the high school curriculum you are already familiar with. While you’ve been studying for your classes, you've been preparing for the ACT. Show what you know, not how you test. Learn more about classes to take in high school.
The ACT is a comprehensive test, including STEM.
The ACT gives you the chance to stand out with a unique STEM score, a measure of preparedness for courses in STEM related majors. From climate change to communication platforms, massive challenges mean massive opportunities for STEM careers.
ACT Pro-Tip: Sometimes your best guess is your best move.
Being able to make an educated guess is a skill, not something you should be punished for. On the ACT, when you’re not certain of an answer, taking your best guess is your best option - incorrect answers don't count against your score.
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