Register Now for September ACT Test

Students planning for college might want to get a head start on taking college admission and placement exams by practicing this summer with the ACT achievement test. The registration deadline is Aug. 6 and the exam is in September.

The national ACT September exam is the earliest college admissions test date of the school year.

For high school seniors, this date is an excellent opportunity to receive test results in time for early decision applications.

The ACT is a curriculum based achievement exam. It tests what students have actually learned in school, not their aptitude for learning. The ACT also measures what students need to know to be ready for entry-level college-credit courses based on ACT College Readiness Standards.

Every student’s results can be tied directly to these consistent standards.

The ACT has four sections— English, mathematics, reading and science— and takes about three hours to complete.

Students who take the ACT Plus Writing complete an optional writing test that requires an additional 30 minutes. Unlike other exams, students are not penalized for guessing or answering all the questions on each test section. In fact, it is beneficial for test takers to answer all questions within the time allowed.

During registration, students may select up to four universities to receive their score reports. ACT scores are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities across the United States. ACT reports scores only when requested to do so by the student. Additional score reports are available for a small fee.

All students complete a detailed inventory of questions during ACT registration. Each test taker receives an ACT score report that includes a wide variety of information to assist with high school course selection, college readiness, career planning, and college admissions.

The cost for the ACT test without writing is $33. When combined with the optional ACT Writing Test, the total cost is $48.

Students who qualify may apply for a fee waiver through their high school counselor.

Register online at www.actstudent.org until August 20 for an extra $21 late fee.

Founded in 1959, ACT is a not-for-profit organization located in Iowa City, IA, and dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. ACT provides a broad array of assessment, research, information and program management solutions in the areas of education and workforce development.