ACT Exam
ACT (American Aptitude Test) is a standardized American test used for college admission in the United States. It is currently administered by ACT, a non-profit organisation. It is a competitor to the SAT test.
| Test Takers | High School students and Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Test Accepted by | Colleges and Universities of US and Canada |
| Test Conducted by | ACT, Inc |
| Nature of Test | Paper-based standardized Test |
| Test Pattern | Math, Reading, Science and English, optional writing test |
| Test Duration | 2 hrs 55 mins + 40-mins essay(optional) |
| Test Score | 1-36 in each section |
| Good Score | Average of 20.8+ |
| Test Score Validity | 5 years |
| Test Report | 10 days after the test |
| Test Period | Fixed dates |
| Test Repetition policy | 7 times in USA and Canada, 5 times in remaining part of the world, throughout the year. |
| Mode of Registration | Online |
| Documents required for Registration | Original, Valid document with recognizable photograph and signature |
| Mode of Fee Payment | Bank Draft, International Credit Card/ Debit Card |
Paper pattern of ACT:
| ACT Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 75 | 45 mins |
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 mins |
| Reading | 40 | 35 mins |
| Science | 40 | 35 mins |
| Optional Writing Test | 1 essay prompt | 30 mins |