ACT Information

The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

How many questions are there and how long will the test take?

English: 75 questions - 45 minutes

Mathematics: 60 questions - 60 minutes

Reading: 40 questions - 35 minutes

Science: 40 questions - 35 minutes

Total: 215 questions

Writing: 1 prompt - 40 minutes

 

Testing begins after all examinees present by 8:00 a.m. are checked in and seated. A short break is scheduled after the first two tests. For students taking the ACT Plus Writing, a brief break is also scheduled before the Writing Test. Students taking the ACT (No Writing) in standard time rooms are normally dismissed at about 12:15 p.m.; students taking the ACT Plus Writing are normally dismissed at about 1:15 p.m. For more information about what to expect on test day, see test day procedures.

Test fee per test option

ACT (No Writing):  $66.00 Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).

ACT Plus Writing:  $91.00 Includes report for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). 

for the ACT is easier and costs the same as using the paper registration form.

 

ACT Test Dates

Test Date

Deadline

Late Deadline

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July 13, 2024June 7, 2024June 21, 2024July 5, 2024
September 14, 2024August 9, 2024August 25, 2024September 6, 2024
October 26, 2024September 20, 2024October 7, 2024October 18, 2024
December 14, 2024November 8, 2024November 22, 2024December 6, 2024
February 8, 2025January 3, 2025January 20, 2025January 31, 2025
April 5, 2025February 28, 2025March 16, 2025March 28, 2025
June 14, 2025May 9, 2025May 26, 2025June 6, 2025
July 12, 2025June 6, 2025June 20, 2025July 4, 2025

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TESTING CENTER HOURS

Not all exams are available between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. See exam schedule for specific dates and times.

Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

NO TEST WILL START AFTER 5pm