ACT
November 01, 2010
The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:
| English | Mathematics | Reading | Science |
The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test.
ACT results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.
The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).
The ACT is administered on six test dates within the 50 United States and District of Columbia—in September, October, December, February, April, and June. In other locations, the ACT is administered on five test dates—all of the above dates except September.
How do register for the ACT?
Online registration is encouraged with a credit card or debit card.
Go to www.actstudents.org
1. Register for any national test date via the web and pay by VISA or Master Card.
2. After you create your record, you have up to 72 hours to complete and send to ACT.
3. You will receive your admission ticket about one week earlier than if you paper register. Important: If you need to request test accommodations or extended time or plan to pay with a fee waiver, state voucher, or check you must register by paper folder, not online.
Paper Registration: Forms may be obtained from your counselor.
Telephone registration : is used to re-register only – (310) 337-1270 (additional $10.00 fee)
Cost: ACT Assessment Fee $33.00 Stockdale High School Code: 446-765
ACT Plus Writing - $48.00
The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.
The ACT tests are prepared according to the:
- Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, & National Council on Measurement in Education (1999).
- Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement, National Council on Measurement in Education (1995).
- Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, Joint Committee on Testing Practices (2004).
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