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ACT Exam 2024 - Test Dates, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Result
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About ACT 2024
What is ACT test? - ACT or the American College Testing is a test similar to SAT which tests the aptitude of students applying for admission to colleges. The ACT exam is a national college admissions examination used by all four-year US universities and more than 200 universities outside the US to evaluate applicants for undergraduate admissions. Students are tested in the following subject areas in the ACT test:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
- ACT with writing (candidates opting for this will have to write the four subject area tests plus a 40-minute writing test).
The ACT test is conducted as per :
- Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement, National Council on Measurement in Education (1995).
- Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and National Council on Measurement in Education (1999).
- Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, Joint Committee on Testing Practices (2004).
ACT Vs SAT
While both are widely preferred exams, the ACT test offers a few additional features as given below
- ACT exam has a science section
- It is a computer-based exam
- The total number of testing opportunities are 24 in ACT test as compared to 5 in SAT
- ACT test scores without writing section are announced within 2 days from test date while they are announced in 14 days for SAT
ACT Important Dates
Test Dates for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.
Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
February 10, 2024 | January 5, 2023 | January 19, 2023 | February 2, 2023 |
April 13, 2024 | March 8, 2023 | March 22, 2023 | April 5, 2023 |
June 8, 2024 | May 3, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
July 13, 2024 | June 7, 2023 | June 21, 2023 | July 5, 2023 |
*No that test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
International ACT Test Dates
Test date | Registration Deadline | Late registration deadline | Photo Upload Deadline |
23–24 February 2024 | January 26, 2023 | February 9, 2023 | February 16, 2023 |
12–13 April 2024 | March 15,2023 | March 29, 2023 | April 5, 2023 |
7–8 June 2024 | May 10, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
12–13 July 2024 | June 14, 2023 | June 28, 2023 | June 5, 2023 |
ACT 2024 Highlights
Full Exam Name | American College Testing |
Short Exam Name | ACT |
Conducting Body | ACT |
Exam Level | University Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Duration | 4 Hours |
The ACT test has no specific eligibility criteria for prospective candidates as an individual of any age above 13 years can sit for the ACT test.
Instead, a prospective candidate needs to meet the eligibility criteria of the individual college or university to which he or she will apply through ACT scores. Additionally, a candidate is eligible to take the ACT test a maximum of 12 times.
Eligibility Criteria for the ACT Test:
Nationality: Students from any country can apply and appear for the ACT test. However, the eligibility of the institute they are applying to will be binding on them.
Age Limit: ACT test 2023 has no specific age limit. Students of all ages above 13 years can appear for the ACT test. Students who are younger and less than 13 years old will have to approach the authorities for the same.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
Candidates can submit the ACT application form in online mode. The ACT registration form is available on the official website www.act.org. To complete the ACT application process at home, candidates will need a stable internet connection, high school course details, and passport size photograph. Below are the step by step guidelines to fill the ACT application form.
Step 1 - Visit the official website - www.act.org and select 'Registration' option available on the home page.
Step 2 - Click on 'Register for ACT', this will lead to a new web page.
Step 3 - Create the ACT account and fill out the required details like name, contact number, email address, age, etc followed by the Class 10 educational details.
Step 4 - Upload the photograph in the prescribed format.
Step 5 - Pay the pre-requisite application fee in any of the preferred mode of payment like credit card/debit card or internet banking.
Step 6 - Check all the details and save the application form.
English
Production of writing |
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Topic development |
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Organization, unity, and cohesion |
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Knowledge of language |
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Convention of standard English |
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Sentence structure and formation |
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Punctuation |
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Usage |
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Mathematics
Preparing for higher mathematics |
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Number and quantity |
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Algebra |
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Functions |
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Geometry |
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Statistics and probability |
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Integrating essential skills |
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Modeling |
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Reading
Key ideals and details |
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Craft and structure |
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Integration of knowledge and ideas |
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Science
Data representation |
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Research summaries |
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Conflicting viewpoints |
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Interpretation of data |
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Scientific investigation |
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Evaluation of models, inferences, and experimental results |
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Writing
Idea and analysis |
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Development and support |
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Organization |
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Language use and conventions |
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ACT exam comprises 4 sections and all four sections consist of multiple choice questions (MCQs) with either four or five choices. The ACT Writing section is an optional section that comprises a single essay question. The exam pattern of the ACT is given below.
ACT Exam Pattern
Section | Duration | No. of Questions |
English | 45 minutes | 75 |
Mathematics | 60 minutes | 60 |
Reading | 35 minutes | 40 |
Science | 35 minutes | 40 |
Total questions | 175 minutes | 215 questions |
Writing | 40 minutes | 1 essay |
ACT 2024 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Vadodara | |
Rajasthan | Ajmer |
Jaipur | |
Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
Lucknow | |
Meerut | |
Noida | |
Varanasi | |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Kodaikanal | |
Madurai | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Haryana | Gurgaon |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Madhya Pradesh | Indore |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Punjab | Mohali |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Nagpur | |
Pune | |
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
Documents Required at Exam
- Current official government issued photo ID (preferably passport)
ACT scores are released on the official website - act.org. The ACT result is released within two to eight weeks after the ACT test date. Candidates can access the ACT scores using the MyACT account. Below are the details steps to check the ACT scores.
Step 1 - Browse the official website - act,org. Click on the 'Scores' tab.
Step 2 - Now, select 'Sign in/ View scores'.
Step 3 - Sign in using registered email address and password.
Step 4 - The ACT scores will get displayed on the screen. Check the details and keep it safe for reference.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:Can I make changes to the ACT test date?
Answer:
Yes, you can change your test dates but it must be done before the late registration deadline.
Question:How many sections does ACT have?
Answer:
The ACT exam has four sections- English, reading, math, and science. There is also a writing section which is optional.
Question:What is the score range for the ACT exam?
Answer:
The score range is between 1 to 36. The final score or the composite score is the average score of the four sections.
Question:How many times can one take the ACT exam?
Answer:
You can take the ACT exam up to 12 times. Generally students take it for 2 to 3 times. You can repeat the exam to improve your score.
Questions related to ACT
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According to me now a days d.ed or b.ed is compulsory. But according to me to get everything perfectly you have to join ACT.
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Thank you
Is 25 a good ACT score?
An ACT score of 25 ranks you in the 75th percentile which makes you eligible to apply at various competitive institutions. This score means that you have performed better than 75% of the students who appeared for the ACT exam.
What is the fee of ACT exam in Indian rupees?
The ACT exam fees in India without writing and with writing is INR 4,835.25 and INR 6,754 respectively. The ACT test late registration fee and test centre/date change is INR 1,918.75.