Testing

Students in Illinois will take the following ACT assessments in the Spring of 2026

Test Day is TBD

Juniors - ACT with Writing

Sophomores - PreACT Secure

Freshmen - PreACT 9 Secure

If you would like to take the ACT an additional time outside of our regular school day testing or the SAT please see links below.

ACT National Test dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

September 6, 2025 Aug. 1st

October 18, 2025 Sept. 12th

December 13, 2025 Nov. 7th

February 14, 2026 Jan. 7th

April 11, 2026 March 6th

June 13, 2026 May 8th

July 11, 2026 June 5th

When you take the ACT an additional time there is a test fee of $65

Test Date Registration Deadline

August 23, 2025 Deadline not posted yet

September 13, 2025 Deadline not posted yet

October 4, 2025 Deadline not posted yet

November 8, 2025 Deadline not posted yet

December 6, 2025 Deadline not posted yet

March 14, 2026 Deadline not posted yet

May 2, 2026 Deadline not posted yet

June 6, 2026 Deadline not posted yet

When you take the SAT an additional time there is a test fee of $68

Additional free SAT practice: Khan Academy