About the ACT® exam
The ACT® exam is a national college admissions examination. Results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US.
Each test section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36. Overall exam composite score is determined by the average of the individual subject area scores. The ACT® includes an optional essay, known as the writing test. Students opting to take the writing test will receive a writing test subscore and a combined English/ writing score. More information on the ACT and candidate scoring can be found at www.act.org. ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
Facts
- 1.9 Million high school seniors took the ACT college readiness assessment in 2015.
- This represents 59% of the class and is 19% more than 2011.
- 2018: The national average dropped from 21 to 20.8%.
- 2018: 3,741 students scored a 36 on the exam.
- The ACT can be taken and retaken up to 12 times and is administered seven times per year.
Quick Facts | |
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Subject Areas | English, Mathmatics, Reading, Science, Writing (optional) |
Total number of questions | 215 multiple choice |
Test time | 2 hours, 55 minutes (plus 40 minutes if also taking writing) |
Test Dates | Administered on 6 dates annually in US, Puerto Rico and Canada |
Test Fee | $42.50 ($58.50 if also taking writing) |
Maximum Composite Score | 36 |
Average Composite Score | 20.8 in 2016 |
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