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About the Test
About the Test
The ACT test comprises four subject areas: English, reading, mathematics, science and an optional writing test. The ACT assessment helps colleges determine how well students are prepared for college. Colleges use the ACT scores for student admissions, advising, and placement. Minnesota's state universities generally require a composite score of 21 or higher for admission. The highest possible ACT score is 36. Nationally 60 percent of U.S. graduating class took the ACT test.
More information about ACT testing in MN can be found on the MN Office of Higher Education website.
ACT National Testing Dates
ACT National Testing Dates
If a student would like to take the ACT again, you will need to know your ACT ID Number. This information can be found on the top center of your score report that was mailed to your home in April. For more information and to register for the ACT, CLICK HERE.
ACT Test Fee per Test Option
ACT Test Fee per Test Option
ACT (No Writing) $63
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register click here for college codes)
ACT Plus Writing $88
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register click here for college codes)
Additional Fees
All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.
ACT Testing for Juniors
ACT Testing for Juniors
ALL juniors at Park Center take the ACT during school hours for FREE in the spring. The ACT Test is typically given in March or April. Details about the exam will be shared with juniors in Advisory.
The PC CRC offers ACT Test Prep Sessions for juniors to prepare and practice for the ACT spring exam. The ACT Test Prep Sessions are listed on the PC CRC Calendar. All sessions are after school and will be held virtually using Google Meet. Because this is a virtual format, students do NOT need to sign up to attend. All sessions will be recorded and linked in the PC CRC Calendar for students that are not able to attend. Below are more online resources to help students prepare for the ACT.
Please contact the Testing Coordinator or Park Center Administration with questions about ACT Testing at Park Center.
Practice and preparing for the ACT
Practice and preparing for the ACT
Although the PC CRC does not recommend any specific ACT preparation course or company, here are some resources to help juniors prepare to take the Exam in March.
ACT Score Reports
ACT Score Reports
Students can view their ACT scores by logging into their MyACT account.
Please email Jada Ingram ingramj@district279.org or Sara Schreiner schreiners@district279.org to have your ACT score report sent to you.
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