A Test Built to Maximize Your Score
Unlock more college and scholarship opportunities with a test designed to highlight your strengths.
Trusted by 2M+ students annually!
2M+
Students Test Annually
100%
US Colleges Accept ACT*
10,000+
Score-Based Scholarships
60+
Years of Results
WHY THE ACT
Your Test. Your Way.
With flexible sections and more time per question, the ACT helps you perform confidently and strengthen your college applications.
Shorter Test, Sharper Focus
Fewer questions means less fatigue and more time to show what you know. Students report feeling more confident and less rushed.
40% fewer questions
Choose Your Sections
Science and Writing are now optional. Play to your strengths and show colleges what makes you unique.
Flexible by design
More Time Per Question
Extra time per question means less pressure and better scores. You'll have room to think, not just react.
25% more time per question
Choose Paper or Computer
Take the ACT however you're most comfortable. Same score, same validity, your preferred format.
2 testing formats
UPCOMING DATES
Choose Your Test Date
UP NEXT: APR 11
| Early Reg: | March 6 | |
| Late Reg: | March 24* | |
| Initial Score Release: | April 21 |
JUN 13
| Early Reg: | May 8 | |
| Late Reg: | May 29* | |
| Initial Score Release: | June 23 |
JUL 11
| Early Reg: | June 5 | |
| Late Reg: | June 24* | |
| Initial Score Release: | July 21 |
*Late Registration Fee Applies
No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
HOW IT WORKS
Four Steps to a Stronger Application
Prepare For Free
Use official ACT practice tools to build confidence and improve your score.
Choose Your Date
Select a test date, location, and format that suits you best.
Perform at Your Best
More time and flexible sections help you maximize your scoring potential.
Send & Stand Out
Submit your score to colleges and unlock scholarship opportunities.
STUDENT STORIES
Real Students, Real Results
Hear from students who took the new ACT and felt the difference.
"When I signed up, I was a little nervous, so when I saw that I had the option [to choose sections], I loved it because I didn't have to be forced to take something that I didn't want to."
Brooklyn Dismuke
Grade 11 - Dallas, TX
"I just kind of wanted to take the science because if I didn't it'd be like the same thing as taking the SAT. I want to go into medicine."
Addison Barnes
Grade 11 - Mansfield, TX
"I feel like [having more time] significantly helped. When I would do practice tests, I was getting on the edge of the time every single time. This time I had time to review almost every section."
Noah Clements
Grade 11 - North Caldwell, NJ
SCHOLARSHIPS
Your Score Could Be Worth Thousands in Scholarships
50%+
Average 1 pt increase in composite score with retest
2.4 pts
Average superscore increase with retest
$5B
Dollars in scholarships; increase your eligibility with the ACT
$6,000
Estimated difference from a 2-point increase**
Ready to Own Your Future?
Join 2 million+ students who take the ACT every year.
Register today and take the first step.
*Among colleges accepting scores.
**Illustrative example based on published institutional merit grids; actual awards vary by college and year.