When should I take the ACT?

Most high school students take the ACT or SAT—or both—during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. It's important to leave time to re-take the test if you need to further increase your score before you apply to college.

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The ACT exam is offered nationally every year in September, October, December, February*, April, June, and July*. Click on the link and scroll down for ACT test dates.

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February or July test dates. No test centers are scheduled in California for the July test date.

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