ACT Facts

• The ACT is a national college admissions examination that tests English, math, reading, and science.
• Students are given 3.5 hours to answer 215 multiple-choice questions. The ACT Plus Writing adds a writing test.
• ACT scores are accepted by all U.S. colleges.
• The test is given in October December, February, and April. 2008-2009 test dates | 2009-2010 test dates
• The are many testing sites throughout Arkansas
• The ACT fee is $31, or $46 for the ACT Plus Writing.

Helpful Links

• ACT Online Prep™
  The only test preparation program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals
• The Real ACT Prep Guide
  The official ACT prep guide—the only one that includes three actual retired ACT tests—each with an optional Writing Test.
• Preparing for the ACT (PDF; 80 pages, 1,075KB)–FREE
  A free student preparation booklet available from most high schools and colleges—includes test information, complete practice tests with scoring keys, and a writing prompt with sample essays.
• Practice test questions–FREE
• Test tips–FREE
• Test descriptions–FREE

Fin the answers to your ACT questions at ACTstudent.org.