The ACT Assessment is one of two widely accepted national college entrance exams. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
- The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
- The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
- The ACT takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks (or just over four hours if you are taking the Writing Test). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the Writing Test).
The ACT is given multiple times a year at institutions across the United States.
To register for or to get more information on the ACT Assessment/Plus Writing Test Option, register online at http://www.actstudent.org.
It is recommended that examinees read the exam day requirements and procedures on the ACT website prior to the day of the exam.