ACT
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The ACT is an assessment created and administered by ACT, Inc. and has been used as a college admissions test since 1959. Students may take the ACT to gain entrance into a four-year university, obtain scholarships, and/or assess their readiness for freshman-level college coursework.
The ACT includes multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. Students have the opportunity to test online or on paper, although format options may not be available on school day administrations.
Eligible students may take one SAT, ACT, or TSIA in the spring of their junior year or during their senior year for free (at state cost). See your campus counselor for additional details about registration for this exam.
Students may demonstrate their readiness for college (CCMR) on the ACT if they meet or exceed the following performance benchmarks in English and Math:
ACT Score prior to February 2023 -
- English Score of 19 AND Composite: Score of 23
- Math: Score of 19 AND Composite: Score of 23
ACT Score after February 2023 -
- English Score of 40
- Math: Score of 122
Find free practice resources for the ACT HERE.
Compare the SAT and ACT HERE for key differences in the assessments.