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The starting point for everything you want to know about the ACT test.
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The ACT Test is Evolving
Great news: The ACT test is becoming more flexible and less time-consuming, and will offer even more choice for students to tailor their test experience!
Learn more about the enhancements and how they will set students up for success.
Upcoming Test Dates (National)
| Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 | December 6 |
| February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 | January 31 |
| April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 | March 28 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 26 | June 6 |
| July 12, 2025* | June 6 | June 20 | July 4 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
Measures:
Your ability to make decisions to revise and edit short texts and essays in different genres.
Measures:
The mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.
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Your ability to read closely, reason logically about texts using evidence, and integrate information from multiple resources.
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The interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.
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The optional writing section measures writing skills taught in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
View and Send Your Score
You can have your ACT scores sent to other colleges and scholarship agencies even after you test.
When is Your Score Ready?
Learn more about when scores are ready, some within two weeks.
Understanding Your Score
Learn what goes into your composite score, how to use it, and more!
Have questions? Visit our ACT Registration Information , call 319-337-1270, or complete a contact form for a specific concern.