American College Testing (ACT)
The ACT test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
The ACT is currently administered on paper in the domestic sites and administered online in the international sites. Current COVID-19 situation may impact the administration of ACT. Please check the ACT website for the most up-to-date announcements and resources.
Student Participation
The ACT is administered in select DoDEA high schools. Students and their parents may self-register for their selected ACT exams.
Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Students
- ACT International
- Registering for ACT (International)- This section provides information about testing dates, checklists, accommodations and registration dates, fees, and process
- Test Preparations - This section provides free computer-based practice tests, tutorials, other test preparation useful resources
- Test Administration - This section provides information regarding the day of the test, checklists, acceptable forms of IDs, accommodations, prohibited behaviors, security measures and more
- Scores - This section provides information regarding access to reports, timelines, understanding the ACT Test Scores and other information related to ACT scores
- ACT Domestic including Guam and Puerto Rico
- Registering for ACT (Domestic) - This section provides information about testing dates, checklists, accommodations and registration dates, fees, and process
- Test Preparations - This section provides free computer-based practice tests, tutorials, other test preparation useful resources,
- Test Administration - This section provides information regarding the day of the test, checklists, acceptable forms of IDs, accommodations, prohibited behaviors, security measures and more
- Scores - This section provides information regarding access to reports, timelines, understanding the ACT Test Scores and other information related to ACT scores
Contact Information
Please contact your child's school administrator or school counselor with any questions regarding ACT.