ACT
Tests English, mathematics, and reading, with optional science and writing assessments. Colleges and universities set their own score-use policies.
Exam overview
- Full name
- ACT College Admissions Test
- Administering organization
- ACT
- Specialty
- Undergraduate admissions
- Exam type
- Admissions
- Jurisdiction or availability
- Global; institution-specific admission policies
Costs and pass rates
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Preparing for ACT
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