College admission tests supplement the secondary school record to help college admission counselors put local data - such as coursework, grades, and class rank - in a national perspective. The ACT is a national admission test used by colleges for this purpose.

The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Reading and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests and a 30-minute Writing Test. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and 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).

 Who should take the ACT?

Generally most college-bound students will need to take one of the of the college admission tests offered. Students should consult the institutions to which they are applying to determine if they require the ACT for admission.

 When do students take the ACT?

It is typically recommended for high school students to take the ACT in the spring of their junior year. The ACT is administered six times a year.

Register for the ACT online at www.act.org