Free ACT Practice Tests and Test Prep

Everything you need to prepare, in one place and all free. Practice with real questions, take an official full-length practice test, and build the confidence to do your best.

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Official Full-Length ACT Practice Tests

Know your score. Focus your prep. Walk into test day with confidence. Digital or paper, always free.

Practice Test 1

Digital
 

Interactive simulation with a scoring guide and diagnostic tools.






Paper
 

Downloadable booklet for traditional pencil-and-paper practice.

Practice Test 2

Digital
 

Interactive simulation with a scoring guide and diagnostic tools.






Paper
 

Downloadable booklet for traditional pencil-and-paper practice.

 

Practice Test 3

Digital
 

Interactive simulation with a scoring guide and diagnostic tools.






Paper
 

Downloadable booklet for traditional pencil-and-paper practice.

Practice Test 4

Digital
 

Interactive simulation with a scoring guide and diagnostic tools.






Paper
 

Downloadable booklet for traditional pencil-and-paper practice.

 

Each online section is completed in one sitting; closing the page erases your responses. After a digital test, use the scoring key to convert your raw score.

Screen-reader and text-to-speech versions are available in timed and untimed formats for every section. 

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Explore Free ACT Test Prep

Full-length tests are the centerpiece. Practice a little every day, target your weak spots, and walk in ready.

Practice by Section

Free sample questions in every subject. Perfect for a quick, focused study session.

QuizMe

Quick practice in every subject with answers included. A great way to build a daily study streak.

Question of the Day

Create a free MyACT account and get a new ACT question each day, with explanations and tips.

 
Study Guides and Tips

Expert strategies for every section to help you prepare smarter and feel ready.

Popular eBooks

Free downloadable guides with practice questions and section-by-section strategies.

Calculator Help Videos

Short tutorials to get comfortable with your calculator before the math test.

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Free Classes and Practice from Kaplan

ACT teams up with Kaplan to offer even more free prep, taught by expert ACT teachers. No purchase required.

Free Live Classes

Join a free online sample class led by a top ACT teacher and pick up a strategy or two before you commit to anything.

 
Free Practice and Score Insights

Take a free Kaplan practice test to see where you stand, with a breakdown of your strengths and where to improve.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About ACT Practice Tests

What are the best free ACT practice tests available online?

ACT's official full-length practice tests are the best place to start, and they're always free. You can choose from four tests. Take them digitally, timed or untimed, with a scoring guide and diagnostic tools, or download a paper version with a scoring key. For another free option, Kaplan offers a free practice test with a breakdown of your strengths and where to improve.

 

Are there any recommended tools or apps for practicing tests?

ACT offers several free online tools. QuizMe gives you quick practice in every subject with answers included, and within MyACT you can sign up to receive a free question a day. You can also try a few practice questions in each section to get yourself familiar with the sections. Kaplan also offers free live classes led by expert ACT teachers.

 

Where can I find practice tests for written exams?

Each of the four official practice tests includes a digital Writing section you can take timed or untimed. If you prefer pen and paper, you can download the paper practice tests from the same page. To see what strong essays look like, visit the ACT writing sample essays page for an official sample prompt and scored examples. Then use the ACT Writing test tips to sharpen your skills!

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Practice for free today, then register for the ACT when you're ready to take the test that fits how you learn.