The ACT is a standardized test, like the SAT, that high school students take for admission to U.S. colleges and universities. All four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. accept the ACT.
Duration: 3 hours and 35 minutes with Writing Test (2 hours and 55 minutes without)
Scoring scale: 1-36
- Each multiple-choice section receives a score from 1-36
- Your composite (total) score is the average of those 4 scores
- 90th percentile: 28
Four Multiple-Choice Sections:
- English: 45 minutes and 75 questions
- Math: 60 minutes and 60 questions
- Reading: 35 minutes and 40 questions
- Science: 35 minutes and 40 questions
Notes on the Math Section
- Figures are not drawn to scale unless specifically stated
The Optional Writing Test
- 40 minutes, 1 prompt
- Scoring on the Writing Test:
- Writing test receives 4 subscores (ranging from 2-12 each),
- A combined writing score (1-36), and
- Comments on your essay
Registration, Cancellation, and Rescheduling
- 6 test dates per year in the U.S.
- Registration fees: $39.50 (no writing), $56.50 (with writing)
- Limited Fee Waivers available based on financial eligibility
- Standby testing option ($49 fee) if you miss the deadline to register
- Fees are generally nonrefundable
- $24-25 late registration or test date change
Test Day
- Test start time listed on admission ticket (usually 8:00 AM)
- Be sure to bring:
- Photo ID
- ACT admission or standby ticket with your photo printed on it
- No. 2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils or ink pens)
- You may choose to bring
- Calculator (permitted on the Math Section only, devices with Computer Algebra System Functionality are prohibited)
- A watch to pace yourself (be sure the alarm is disabled!)
- Snacks and drinks (not permitted inside the test room)
Sending Scores
- Your registration fee includes score reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (must provide codes when you register)
- Additional score reports: $12 each
- Scores reported 2-8 weeks after test date (5-8 weeks for ACT with writing)
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