American College Testing (ACT) is a standardised test that students need to take for admission to undergraduate schools in the US and Canada. The online exam evaluates the verbal, written, mathematical, and scientific skills of the candidates. It is conducted by ACT, a nonprofit organisation of the same name. Here are the key details candidates must know to register and appear for ACT 2023.
Since ACT is conducted for high school students looking to get into undergraduate programmes, there are no specific eligibility criteria to appear for it. Candidates of all ages and grade levels can take the exam.
The purpose of the ACT exam is to assess a high school student\'s readiness for college education. It also provides international colleges with a common data point they can use to compare all applicants for their programmes.
ACT exam comprises four sections- English, Math, Reading, and Science. It also has an optional Writing section with a 30-40 minute writing prompt that defines an issue and two perspectives on it. However, students are not scored on this section. Here are the details of the ACT exam pattern-
| Subjects | Duration | Total Questions | Sub-sections |
| English | 45 minutes | 75 Questions | -Usage/Mechanics
(Punctuation, sentence structure, grammar and usage) -Rhetorical Skills (strategy, organisation, style) |
| Math | 60 minutes |
60 multiple-choice questions |
Pre-algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate geometry, Plane geometry |
| Reading | 35 minutes | 40 questions | Four passages from different sections such as fiction, social studies, natural science, and humanities |
| Science | 35 minutes | 40 questions | Data representation (graphs and tables), Conflicting viewpoints, Research summaries |
| Optional writing test | 40 minutes | One writing prompt | |
| Total | 3 hours and 35 minutes (excluding breaks) | 215 questions |
Each section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36 points, with the average of all four exams making the composite score. Students taking the optional writing test get a writing score on the same scale, but the score is not included in the composite score. The test results are available online within eight weeks.
Here are the fee details for ACT 2023.
| Registration Fee | Basic fee | $150 (without writing) |
| Registration Fee with Writing | With additional writing fee is $16.50 | $166.50 (with writing) |
| International Fees | Chargeable for students taking the test outside of US | $51 |
| Late Fee | Charged from students registering after the deadline and before the final late registration | $35 |
| Waitlist Fee | Charged from students registering after the late registration deadline | $51 |
| Change Fee | Charged from students changing the test date, centre, or type | $35 |
| Question and Answers
Test Information Release (TIR) fee |
Charged for the test questions and correct answers after the exam (optional) | $20 |
The ACT exam is conducted a few times between September to July. Students may have a tough time securing a suitable date, so it is crucial to book in advance. Here are the upcoming dates for ACT 2023 for Indian students–
| Test date | Registration deadline | Last Registration deadline | Estimated score release |
| June 10, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | June 20-August 4, 2023 |
| July 15, 2023* | June 16, 2023 | June 23, 2023 | July 25-September 8, 2023 |
Registration date- May 19/June 23, Exam date- June 10/July 15, Score release- June 20-August 4/ July 25-September 8
There are no specific eligibility criteria to appear for it. Candidates of all ages and grade levels can take the exam
Students can try their hand at the ACT practice tests to get ready for the exam. These tests are available online, making preparation a breeze.
International students can register for the ACT exam online only on the official website.
You need to fill out your personal information in the online application form.
You can select a test date and a test centre according to availability.
Once registered, you have to pay the exam fees through an online funds transfer or a credit/debit card.
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