Common questions

What months are ACT tests?

What months are ACT tests?

The ACT is normally offered seven times a year:

  • September.
  • October.
  • December.
  • February.
  • April.
  • June.
  • July.

Do you have to take the ACT in Missouri?

Notice: This temporary policy has expired. Missouri State University is temporarily waiving the requirement of an ACT or SAT score for freshman applicants. Students applying for freshman admission with no ACT/SAT score, or those with low test scores, can now be considered for admission.

How often is the ACT test offered?

seven times a year
The ACT is offered seven times a year in the following months: September, October, December, February, April, June, and July. You have plenty of opportunities to select a test date that is advantageous to you.

When did they start ACT testing?

1959
The American College Testing Program (now known simply as the A-C-T) was created in 1959 to address that need.

What are the next ACT dates?

2020 – 2021 ACT Test Dates and Registration

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
September 12, 2020 August 14, 2020 August 28, 2020
October 24, 2020 September 18, 2020 October 2, 2020
December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 20, 2020
February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 15, 2021

How many times is the ACT test given this year and what are the test dates?

The ACT is offered seven times a year: February, April, June, July, September, October, and December. Although students are allowed to take the ACT up to 12 times, we recommend that students take it no more than three or four times.

Does ACT of 2022 require ACT?

According to the University of California Application Center, “UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships.” In other words, UC is test-blind for the high school class of 2022.

Is ACT testing mandatory?

Over the past five years, the number of states that administer the ACT statewide has more than doubled: there are now 13 states that require every junior to take the test and eight more that either require the test in some districts or offer it as a free option for students who wish to take it.

How many times can you take the ACT in a year?

You can take the ACT up to 12 times, and many students end up taking the test between 2-3 times before applying to college. Most colleges are neutral about multiple scores. Many students, in fact, make score improvements by retaking the ACT.

Where did the ACT test originate?

The ACT was first introduced in November 1959 by University of Iowa professor Everett Franklin Lindquist as a competitor to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

What percentile is a 36 on the ACT?

Determine a Good ACT Score for College Admissions

SCORE ACT ENGLISH PERCENTILE COMPOSITE PERCENTILE
36 100 100
35 99 99
34 96 99
33 94 98

Where are the ACT test locations?

Testing locations for the ACT are found across the globe, with several usually found in each city or town in the United States, and many in other countries. For US, US territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada based test-takers:

What is the deadline for ACT test?

If you’re looking to apply Early Decision or Early Action (meaning for the most part, application deadlines between November 1 and December 15), you only have five ACT test dates left: April, June, July, September, and October (and October is pushing it for the November deadlines).

What are the ACT test dates?

In the 50 United States, the ACT is administered on five national test dates: in October, December, February, April, and June. In selected states, the ACT is also offered in late September.