ACT
Test Prep
- ACT Online Prep™
The only test preparation program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals! - The Real ACT Prep Guide
The official ACT prep guide—the only one that includes five actual retired ACT tests—each with an optional Writing Test. - Preparing for the ACT (PDF; 64 pages, 2MB) or Preparación para el examen de ACT(PDF; 72 pages, 2.1MB)
A free student preparation booklet available from most high schools and colleges—includes test information, complete practice tests with scoring keys, and a writing prompt.
How Do I Sign Up for the ACT?
Online registration is the fastest method. You will know immediately if your preferred test center has space for you to test, and you also can print your admission ticket from the website. How you sign up depends on where and how you plan to test: please see below for how to register.
Online registration is the fastest method. You will know immediately if your preferred test center has space for you to test, and you also can print your admission ticket from the website. How you sign up depends on where and how you plan to test: please see below for how to register.
2022-2023 Test Dates
Test Dates
September 10 October 12 December 10 February 11 April 15 June 10 July 15 |
Registration Deadline
August 5 September 16 November 4 January 6 March 10 May 5 June 16 |
Late Registration
August 19 September 30 November 11 January 20 March 24 May 19 June 23 |
Current ACT Fees and Services
ACT (No Writing)
$63.00
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).
ACT Plus Writing
$88.00
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). The $16.50 Writing Test fee is refundable, on written request, if you are absent on test day or switch to the ACT (No Writing) before testing begins.
For information on ACT Fee Waivers, see Am I eligible for a fee waiver?
ACT (No Writing)
$63.00
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).
ACT Plus Writing
$88.00
Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). The $16.50 Writing Test fee is refundable, on written request, if you are absent on test day or switch to the ACT (No Writing) before testing begins.
For information on ACT Fee Waivers, see Am I eligible for a fee waiver?