ACT

General ACT Test Information:

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:

• • English
  • Mathematics
  • Reading

   
  The ACT can be taken with or without optional Science and Writing (essay) sections. These optional portions are administered last on test day, and the Writing section is not used by most colleges. Science is still required and recommended at about 28% of colleges. Please reference colleges' websites for the most up-to-date information on their preferences.

  ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US (and many abroad).

  The test is available to be taken in a paper test booklet and digitally on a laptop; both testing options take place in a test center and are the same length and format. For digital testing, students have the option at the time of registration to test on devices supplied by the test center or to test on their own personal device.

  The ACT includes 131 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete, plus two short breaks. The optional Science and Writing sections are each 40 minutes extra.

  The ACT is routinely administered on seven test dates within the US, US territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. In other locations abroad, the ACT is administered on five test dates.

  The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to six college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.

  For more information visit:

  ​ACT Website