Encourage your child to plan ahead and allow time to register for the exam. Registration deadlines are typically 4 weeks before the exam date. The ACT Assessment is offered on national testing dates each year at test centers throughout the United States. International testing is also available. Registration packets are available at most high school guidance offices and college admissions offices.
Online registration is also available.
Preparing for the test is an important part of doing well. The best strategy for preparing for the ACT exam is to take a solid high school program. Encourage your child to review the test-taking strategies in the ACT Assessment website and to work through sample questions . If the student plans to use a calculator during the mathematics section, review our calculator guidelines and don't let your child forget to bring it on the test day. Information about additional test preparation materials may be found in the Test Prep section of the ACT website.