ACT
In general, the ACT tests attempt to measure college readiness and predict future academic success. Scores may be required for college entrance admission or for scholarship applications.
How Long is Each Section of the ACT?
Each section of the ACT varies in length and number of questions. The sections are designed to measure skills that are most important for success in postsecondary education and that are acquired in secondary education.
Here is a breakdown of each section of the ACT:
Your scores will be based only on the number of questions that you answer correctly; there is no penalty for guessing. Try to answer every question within the time limit allowed for each section. Keep in mind the optional writing test will not affect your composite score.
TEST DATES
REGISTER TO TEST
Register online at https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html. The College and Career counselor is available to help you register for the ACT test or obtain a Fee waiver form. Please note that students must upload a photo by the stated deadline or they will not be able to test.
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See directions on how to register for the ACT below
College Bound: It is recommended that college-bound students take the September or October ACT for Dec.1st Application deadlines but no later than the December test for all other college admissions deadlines. Students should test no later than the February test for prime scholarship deadlines
ACT Account Instructions.pdfHow to Create an ACT Account
ACT Registration Instructions.pdfHow to Register for ACT Test
HOW MUCH DOES THE ACT COST
Fees to take the ACT are listed below. Please Note that eligible students can apply for a fee waiver so you do not have to pay anything to take the ACT! See more information below.
ACT FEE WAIVER
What is Included in the ACT Fee Waiver Program?
ACT Test Fees Are Covered
The registration fee for up to four ACT tests, with or without the optional writing test for National testing, is covered. You do not have to pay anything to take the ACT! Register Today!
Free Learning Resources
Students registering with a fee waiver will also receive free access to The Official ACT® Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan® where you can find bite-sized, on-demand lessons, which offer the perfect mix of structure and flexibility. The offering is automatically added to your order at no cost.
Learn anywhere, anytime with on-demand tutorials
Watch 30 short, self-paced video lessons
Access 2,000+ ACT test questions and answers
Take five full-length ACT practice tests
Track progress with a built-in course syllabus
1 year of access
Free Test Information Release (TIR)
Students who register for the ACT with a fee waiver qualify to add a Test Information Release (TIR) to their registration at no extra cost. Offered on three test dates a year, the TIR allows you to see your test questions and answers after your test. Learn more about what's included with a TIR here.
Free Additional Score Reports
You can send additional ACT score reports for free to colleges and/or scholarship agencies at any time during your college search process. Your fee waiver covers one report to your high school and up to six college choices. After registration, you can request unlimited score reports for free.
Apply to Colleges—For Free
College application fees can really add up, but there’s good news! Students who test with an ACT fee waiver may also request a Waiver or Deferral of College Admission Applications Fee. To have a college application fee waived, you must submit your fee waiver directly to the college to which you are applying (not to ACT).
How Do I Apply For a Fee Waiver?
1. Check with Ms. Mitchell or Ms. Dobbins to see if you are eligible to apply.
2. Once your eligibility is determined, you can receive up to four fee waivers to take the ACT test for free and you will receive free learning resources.
3. When you register for the ACT online, use your ACT fee waiver code.
ACT PREP
ACT SCORES
How can I see my scores?
When available, your scores are posted online and accessed using your MyACT account.
Multiple choice scores are normally available two weeks after each national test date, but it can sometimes take up to eight weeks.
Writing scores are normally available about two weeks after
your multiple-choice scores.
If you took the writing test, your overall scores are not officially reported until your writing scores have been added. Viewing your scores online does not speed up reporting.
On select test dates, ACT performs equating activities to ensure that scores reported have a constant meaning across all test forms. During equating test dates, scores are available within 3-8 weeks. For the 2023-2024 testing year, equating will be administered in October.
Need to send more scores?
In addition to the four institutions you selected upon registering, you can send your scores to others, even after you test. Requests are processed after all scores for your test option—the ACT or the ACT with writing—are ready.
Understanding Your Scores
What’s in a composite score? Your number of correct answers converts to a score that ranges from 1 to 36 for each of the four tests—and your composite score is the average of those.
But it’s what you do with your scores now that really matters.
You may be wondering if you’re ready for college or if the major you’re considering is a good fit for you. Knowing how to use the right planning tools can help you navigate this time in your life.
For explanations of the different sections of your ACT score report and how you can use it to make decisions about college and beyond, download this FREE eBook.
Find more information about understanding your scores HERE
Should I Retest?
43% of ACT test takers chose to take the test more than once last year, and more than half of them improved their scores.
Why every point matters on the ACT test
Did you know improving by just a single test point can be worth thousands of dollars in financial aid for your college education? The ACT® test is important to your future—and can open up new opportunities for college and career.
What scores are reported if I test more than once?
You determine which set of scores is sent to colleges or scholarship programs. We will release only the scores from the test date (month and year) and test location (e.g., National, State, School) you designate.
Can I combine scores from different test dates to create a new Composite score?
Yes - superscoring enables you to combine scores from different test dates.
Can I report only my writing scores or only my multiple-choice scores from a test date?
No. All scores from a test date will be reported together.
Can I combine my writing scores from one test date with my multiple-choice scores from another?
Yes - superscoring enables you to combine writing scores from one test date with multiple-choice scores from another test date.