ACT

Testing in the School

Date: 2/25/26

The ACT will be held at Barnesville High School in the Old Gym at the start of the day. Registration letters  will be sent out closer to the test date. 

At Barnesville High School, the Juniors will have an opportunity to sign up to take the ACT in the early spring. Seniors who would like to retake the ACT are welcome as well to register. Your school counselor will communicate details  in the winter time. 

The ACT test score will provide you with information about progress toward college readiness and it widely used by colleges in making decisions about admission. It is a required test for most four year colleges. Students who take the the ACT will be able to share their ACT scores with up to four colleges or universities for free.

Here are some benefits to taking the ACT test in the school:

• Students feel less stress testing in a familiar environment on a regular school day

• The ACT is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States

• Tested on what they’ve learned in their high school core courses

• Eliminate potential concerns about finding transportation to a test center on the weekend

• Receive personalized information to explore future college and career decisions based on their strengths, weaknesses, and interests

• Use their scores for financial aid and scholarship applications

• May choose to provide information to help identify opportunities for college admissions and scholarships