Testing Advice for the ACT

Taking the ACT helps you discover more about yourself, qualify for scholarships, and get placed into the correct courses.

ACT Test Guide
2023-2024

Maybe you've been planning your future for years. Maybe you're ready to start exploring opportunities. Wherever life takes you, ACT will help you get there.

This guide was designed to make understanding all things ACT as simple as possible. With information about ACT test dates, fee waivers, and test prep, you'll find everything you need to succeed on test day.

*The dates in this document are subject to change. The most up-to-date information is available through your MyACT account. 
 

 

 

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