ACT Test Preparation
The ACT Assessment® is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
The tests cover five skill areas:
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing
National ACT Test Dates
September 13, 2008
Registration Deadline: August 12, 2008
Late Fee Required: August 13-22, 2008
October 25, 2008
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2008
Late Fee Required: September 20-October 3, 2008
December 13, 2008
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2008
Late Fee Required: November 8-20, 2008
February 7, 2009
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2009
Late Fee Required: January 7-16, 2009
April 4, 2009
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2009
Late Fee Required: February 28-March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2009
Late Fee Required: May 9-22, 2009
ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and universities.
The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks. Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
In the U.S., 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.
