REGISTER FOR THE ACT

The ACT test is a college entrance exam covering English, reading, math, and science. It measures what students have learned in high school, so taking the right courses is important. The minimum recommended high school courses are:

• four years of English
• three years each of mathematics (algebra and higher), natural sciences, and social sciences

General Questions about the ACT

• Can I get a copy of the test questions and answer key?
• Should I test again?
• What accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
• What is an ACT Web account and why do I need one?
• What is the ACT?
• What is the difference between the ACT and SAT?
• When should I test?
• Who can take the ACT?
• Why take the ACT?

Registration Questions

• How can I add/change/cancel my college choices or correct my high school code after I register?
• How can I make changes to my registration?
• How do I pay when I register online?
• I can't test on the date I registered for. What can I do?
• I want to cancel my registration. Can I get a refund?
• I've changed my mind about taking the ACT Writing Test. Can I add or remove this test option?
• Is online registration secure for payment by credit card?
• What are the requirements for the name I use when registering and testing?
• Why was I assigned to a test center that was not one of my original choices? Can I change this?

Photo Upload Questions

• Are photos required for students who take the ACT as part of required statewide or district-administered testing on a school day?
• Are photos required for students who take the ACT at a college or university campus through residual testing?
• Are photos required for students who take the ACT internationally?
• Are photos required for students who take the test on a standby basis?
• What provision is ACT making for students whose religious beliefs prohibit having a photo taken?
• What will ACT do with the examinee’s photo?
• What will be done with the photos after ACT has used them?
• What would prevent a student from uploading someone else’s photo when they register and then having that same person show up on test day with a fake ID?
• Will high schools be required to check the photos on students’ ACT score reports to verify the students’ identity?
• Will student photos be included in score reports sent to colleges for admission purposes?

Special circumstances

• Am I eligible for a fee waiver?
• Can homebound or confined students take the ACT?
• Is extended time allowed for examinees whose native language is not English?
• Is Non-Saturday testing available?
• Is the ACT offered in languages other than English?
• What if there are no test centers scheduled near my home for any test date?

Test day

• Can I change my test date or test center on test day?
• Can I use a calculator?
• Frequently Asked Questions – Computer Algebra System (CAS) Functionality
• How do I get ready for test day?
• Is standby testing the same as a Test Date Change?
• What happens if my test center has to reschedule the test?
• What happens if there is bad weather on test day?
• What identification will I have to show at the test center?
• What if I missed the test date I signed up for?
• What if I've lost or do not have my ticket?
• What if I've missed the late registration deadline for my test date but need to test that day?
• What is standby testing?
• What should I take to the test center?
• What time does the test start?
• Why do I need to bring my ACT ticket?

Test prep

• Does ACT call to sell test prep services or give information to test prep companies?
• How many questions are there and how long will the test take?
• Which subject areas do the multiple-choice tests cover?

Viewing scores online

• After I see my scores, can I cancel reporting to colleges?
• Is there any way to see my scores sooner?
• What can cause scores to take longer?
• Why are my multiple-choice scores available online before my Writing scores?
• Why can't I see my scores when I try to view them online?

Getting scores

• Can you give me my scores by phone, email, or fax?
• How can I get my scores more quickly?
• I haven't received my scores yet. How long does it take?
• Where are my Test Information Release materials? (copy of test questions, etc.)
• Why can't a college locate my ACT scores?

Sending scores

• Can I cancel my Web or phone order for my scores?
• Can I order score reports at no charge for a previous test date?
• Can I send my multiple-choice scores without sending my Writing scores?
• Can I send my scores to a high school or uncoded college? Can I order a personal copy of my score report?
• Can I send my Writing Test score without sending my multiple-choice scores?
• Can I send scores from two different dates to a college as one score report?
• How often are scores reported to colleges?
• What if I want my scores sent somewhere, but don't remember when I took the ACT?
• When will the college receive my scores?

Understanding scores

• I don't think my test was scored correctly. Can I have it hand-scored?
• What are ACT's scoring policies if there is a problem at a test center?
• What is the highest possible ACT score?

Score reports

• How do I correct or add my Social Security number to my score report?
• How do I delete a test date record?
• What is my ACT ID and why is it important?
• When will my college need to have my ACT scores?
• Which scores are reported if I test more than once?
• Will anyone be able to see the essay I wrote?
• Will my college accept my student copy of the ACT report?