The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:

English Mathematics Reading Science

*Science is now optional.

The ACT offers an

The ACT with writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 40-minute writing test.

ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. You must check with individual colleges and universities for admission guidelines and score requirements that may earn college credit.

The ACT is administered on seven test dates within the US, US territories, and Puerto Rico.

The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.  Science and Writing are additional charges.

Cost

All Costs

Test Costs

National Test (English, Math, Reading): $68.00

Writing: +$25.00

Science: + $4.00

My Answer Key (ordered before testing): $34.00 

My Answer Key (ordered after testing): $42.00

Late Fee for National Test: $40.00

Statewide Test: No Cost to Juniors on TOPS University Path

District Test: No Cost to Juniors on TOPS University Path 

*Other students wishing to test will have to request to test and pay a reduced rate ($39.75) for the test. Please check guidelines and request information on the specific date's page.

Fee reduction waivers are available for those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Please see your guidance counselor for more information. 

District Test Date

In addition to the state test date and national test dates, Ouachita Parish gives TOPS University juniors the opportunity to take the ACT. This year, juniors will take the statewide ACT on Tuesday, October 22.  There is no fee with this administration.

Statewide Test Date

In addition to the district date and national test dates, the State of Louisiana requires all junior students to take the ACT.  This year, juniors will take the statewide ACT on Tuesday, March 11.  There is no fee with this administration.

Registration

Register for the National ACT here. 

See specific school dates for registration information.