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The ACT (American College Testing) is a standardized exam used for college and university admissions in the United States and Canada. It measures a student’s academic readiness through sections in English, Math, Reading, and an optional Science and Writing test. Colleges use ACT scores, along with high school grades, to make decisions on admissions, scholarships, and placements.
The ACT is primarily taken by high school students in grades 11 and 12 who are planning to apply to colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. International students seeking admission to North American institutions also participate. Many students take the ACT to strengthen their college applications, qualify for scholarships, or meet admission requirements.
| Section | Format | Time | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 multiple–choice questions | 35 minutes | Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills |
| Math | 60 multiple–choice questions | 60 minutes | Algebra I & II, geometry, trigonometry, and basic statistics |
| Reading | 40 multiple–choice questions | 35 minutes | Passages from prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and natural sciences |
| Science | 40 multiple–choice questions | 35 minutes | Data representation, research summaries, and scientific reasoning |
| Writing (Optional) | 1 essay | 40 minutes | Planning, organizing, and writing a well-supported essay |
* The ACT Science and Writing Tests are optional, but recommended. Some schools require them, especially for students planning to pursue STEM fields.
Usage & Mechanics (40 questions) 12 on grammar, 18 on sentence structure, Rhetorical Skills (35 questions) 12 on strategy, 11 on organization, and 12 on style.
🔹 The ACT Math Test includes 60 questions to be completed in 60 minutes.
It is divided into, ~14 Pre-Algebra, 10 Elementary Algebra, 9 Intermediate Algebra, 9 Coordinate Geometry, 14 Plane Geometry, and 4 Trigonometry questions.
🔹 The ACT Reading Test has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes.
It consists of four passages—Prose Fiction, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences—with 10 questions following each passage. The test checks reading comprehension, interpretation, and analysis skills.
🔹 The ACT Science Test has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes.
Focuses on analyzing and interpreting scientific information rather than testing memorized science facts. You will work with data representations (graphs & tables), research summaries (experiments), and conflicting viewpoints (scientists’ opinions). Expect about 6–7 passages in total.
🔹 The ACT Writing Test includes 1 essay to be written in 40 minutes.
You’ll receive a writing prompt on a complex issue and need to present your perspective, support it with reasoning and examples, and also evaluate other viewpoints. While optional, many colleges recommend or require it.
2025–2026 ACT Test Dates and Registration
| ACT Test Date | Registration Date | Scores Release Date Range | Suggested Prep Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | April 15 – May 30 | December 2024 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | June 24 – Aug 8 | February 2025 |
| July 12, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | July 22 – Sept 5 | March 2025 |
| September 6, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | Sept 16 – Oct 31 | May 2025 |
| October 18, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | Oct 28 – Dec 12 | June 2025 |
| December 13, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | Dec 23 – Feb 6 | August 2025 |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9, 2026 | Feb 24 – March 27 | October 2025 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6, 2026 | April 21 – June 5 | December 2025 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | June 23 – Aug 7 | February 2026 |
| July 11, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | July 21 – Sept 4 | March 2026 |
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