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What is the ACT and how is it structured?
The ACT Assessment, commonly referred to as the ACT, is a standardized, multiple-choice, college
admission exam. It is accepted for admission by virtually all of the colleges and universities in
the U.S., including all of the Ivy League schools. ACT scores are also frequently used for course
placement and scholarship eligibility. The test is administered six times per year. The ACT takes
approximately three and a half hours to complete, including breaks. Actual testing time is two hours
and 55 minutes. There are four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning.
How is the ACT scored?
You will receive four scores on the ACT, one for each section. Each section is scored on a scale of
1 to 36 points. You will also receive a composite score which is the average of the four scores.
The national average composite score is about 21.
How important are my ACT scores?
The weight placed on ACT scores varies from school to school. Other important factors that schools
consider in their admissions decisions are your high school GPA and academic transcript, letters of
recommendation, interviews, and personal essays. In addition, virtually all U.S. colleges and
universities will accept SAT scores in lieu of ACT scores. Click here for more information about
the SAT.
For more specific information on the importance of ACT scores at the schools to which you are
applying, contact the admissions offices at those schools.
Can I cancel my scores?
No. However, you may retake the ACT as many times as you wish, and your scores from each test
date are reported separately. Therefore, when you have your ACT scores sent to colleges, you
can elect to send only the scores from your most successful test date(s).
When should I take the ACT?
The ACT is offered nationally every year in October, December, February, April, and June (see
the table below for upcoming test dates and registration deadlines). In select states it is also
given in September. Students have traditionally taken the ACT in the spring of their junior year
and, if necessary, again in the fall of their senior year. However, more and more students are
choosing to take their first ACT earlier, such as during the fall of their junior year. This
gives them more flexibility to retake the ACT one or more times, or to take the SAT or SAT IIs.
How do I register for the ACT?
Registration deadlines fall approximately five weeks before each test date. You can get
registration materials from your school's guidance counselor, or call ACT, Inc. at 319-337-1270
and they'll send you a registration packet free of charge. You can also register online at
www.act.org.
How do I enroll in Princeton Review's ACT course at a discount?
To register for a course, call 800-2Review or visit PrincetonReview.com and provide this unique
promo code to receive a $75.00 discount: NAMBWA
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