When should you take the ACT?

• Students who plan to be college bound after high school can begin taking the ACT at any time. We recommend that high achieving students begin taking the ACT during their sophomore year. Most college bound students begin taking the ACT during their junior year. 

How many times can a student take the ACT?

• A student can take the ACT test no more than 12 times total.

How is the ACT test scored?

• See the following site for information about how the ACT test is scored: Understanding your ACT Scores

How much does the ACT test cost?

Base Test Options

• The ACT (English, Math, Reading): $70

• Science Add-On: +$5 ($75 total)

• Writing Add-On (Essay): +$25 ($95 total without Science; $100 total with Science)

**All test registrations automatically include score reports for you, your high school, and up to 4 colleges**

Additional Registration & Administrative Fees

• Late Registration Fee: +$42 (applied if you register during the late window)

• Test Date or Location Change: $49

• Standby Testing: $75 (refunded if you aren't admitted on test day)

• Additional Score Reports (5th college or later): $20 each

• Test Information Release (TIR / Answer Key): $36 during registration ($44 after the test)

MORE INFORMATION:

• All WSHS students will take the ACT during their junior year in the spring semester at the high school . This test is paid for by the district.  

• In addition, students who are eligible to participate in the federal free/reduced lunch program are eligible for 2 additional (total, not per year) fee waivers.  See Mrs. Barlow for more information.

• Four-Year High School Checklist

• ACT Freshman Year

• ACT Sophomore Year

• ACT Junior eBook 

• ACT Senior eBook

• The Ultimate Guide to Applying for College

• Preparing for the ACT Test

• ACT Using your ACT Score Report

• ACT Testing Advice

• ACT Navigator (You will need to fill out the information and then you will be able to utilize this online planning tool.