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Why Take the ACT?
The ACT test is accepted by all four year colleges and universities in the United States
The ACT is based on information you are learning in high school
The ACT is more than a test. The information you provide when you register, along with your ACT results, can help you plan for life after high school.
The ACT is a good value. The ACT offers both a college admissions test and a career planning component.
Two Test Options
1. ACT (No Writing) - made up of four multiple choice tests in English, mathematics, reading and science.
2. ACT Plus Writing - the four multiple choice tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. Check www.actstudent.org for a searchable list of colleges that require, recommend or do not need results from the ACT Writing Test. Or, check with the college you are applying to.
Create Your ACT Web Account
Before you can register, you will need to create your free ACT Web account at www.actstudent.org This account also allows you to:
Change your Test Option, Test Date, or Test Center
Add, change, or delete college choices
Receive e-mail updates from ACT about your registration
View your scores and score report at no charge
Request and pay for score reports to additional colleges after your test
Fee Waivers
Students who are eligible can receive up to two fee waivers.
Visit https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/fees/fee-waivers.html to see if you're eligible.
Testing Accommodations
If you have a diagnosed disability that requires test accommodations, before you try to register, click on "Students with Disabilities" for more information about: Standard Testing time with Accommodations; Extended Time; or Special Testing.
Your Admission Ticket
As soon as your test center assignment is confirmed, you will be prompted to print your admission ticket. You must bring a printed copy of your admission ticket with you to the test center on test day. It has information you will need to accurately complete your answer document. Otherwise, your scores will be delayed.
Identification Required
Acceptable identification must be presented at check-in or you will not be admitted to test. For detailed information, review your admission ticket or go to www.actstudent.org.
The Use of Calculators on the ACT
Go to www.actstudent.org for details about permitted and prohibited calculators.
On Test Day
Report to your assigned test center by the time shown on your admission ticket, normally 8:00a.m. You will not be admitted to test if you are late.
Be prepared to begin testing after all examinees are seated.
A break is scheduled after the first two tests.
You will normally be dismissed about 12:15p.m. if you take the ACT (No Writing) or about 1:00p.m. if you take the ACT Plus Writing
Once you break the seal on your test booklet, you cannot later request a Test Date Change, even if you do not complete testing.
Bring the following items to the test center:
A printed copy of your admission ticket.
Acceptable identification (see www.actstudent.org for details)
Sharpened soft lead No. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils or ink pens)
A permitted calculator.
Do NOT bring any of the following items:
Books, dictionaries, notes, scratch paper, or other aids
Highlighters, colored pens or pencils, or correction fluid
Any electronic device other than a permitted calculator
Reading material
Tobacco in any form
Test Prep Websites....FREE!
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
Receive your scores
Get your scores through your ACT account. Scores are normally reported 2 -8 weeks after you test (5 -8 weeks for ACT with writing).
Your scores may not come in time for you to decide if you want to register for the next test date.
Understand your complete score report
You are "more than just a score" and your ACT score report confirms that. The report has information your needs, interests, and possible career options that you can share with colleges.