ACT
Length
VariesNumber of sessions4-5, typically 1/2 day ResultsReported to school & student. Data Clerk enters score.Test Name: ACT. Originally, "ACT" stood for "American College Testing." In 1996, however, the official name of the organization was shortened to simply "ACT."
Test Description: The ACT® college readiness assessment is a curriculum- and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students' academic readiness for college.
Who is tested? [ ] Elementary [ ] Middle [X] High [X] Other, Adults
When is the test administered? Throughout the year, see schedule below.
Test Format: [ ] Computer [X] Paper
Training Information: Provided to school contacts who administer the test on their campus.
Practice or Sample Material: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/
Additional Information: Please contact the individual high schools below or ACT to register.
The ACT can not only be taken to show college and career readiness but can be taken to satisfy the FSA ELA Graduation Assessment Requirement if a student is not able to pass the test.
Test Information Release (receive test questions and your answers for a fee) for the 2024-2025
testing year will occur in September, December, and February. See www.act.org/the-act/tir for
more information.