ACT Exam Information
The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:
English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.
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.
The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT with writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 40 minutes if you are taking the ACT with writing).
ACT Scoring
Each section of the ACT is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale.
Your ACT score is the average of the 4 scores you receive on each section. Your scaled score will be 1 to 36.
Your composite ACT score is the average of your four section scores, also on a scale from 1 to 36.
If you take the ACT with Writing Test, you will receive a separate score on the Writing Test.
Your ACT score is the average of the 4 scores you receive on each section. Your scaled score will be 1 to 36.
Your composite ACT score is the average of your four section scores, also on a scale from 1 to 36.
If you take the ACT with Writing Test, you will receive a separate score on the Writing Test.
ACT Exam Dates
Test Dates
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Regular Registration Deadline
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Late Registration Deadline
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Photo Upload & Standby Deadline
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April 13, 2024
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March 8
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March 22
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April 5
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June 8, 2024
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May 3
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May 17
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May 31
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July 13, 2024*
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June 7
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June 21
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July 5
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*There are no testing centers scheduled in New York for the Jul test date.