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In general, students applying to competitive colleges should plan to take the ACT once in the spring of junior year and once in the fall of senior year. If you’re a senior applying early action or early decision, you’ll mostl likely want the September exam.
Do you take the ACT your junior or senior year?
Because the ACT is considered a junior-level test (meaning that it tests material that is generally acknowledged to be covered in 11th grade in the US educational system), we recommend that you take your first ACT in the spring of your junior year, while this material is still fresh in your mind.
Do seniors take ACT or SAT?
In the United States, the SAT is given 7 times a year: March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. Although you may take the SAT any time starting freshman year, most students take it for the first time in the spring of their junior year and possibly retake it in the fall of their senior year.
What age should you take the ACT test?
Students should take the ACT for the first time during the fall or winter of their junior year of high school, at the latest. This gives you an opportunity to overcome your first-time nerves and prepare for additional tests in the spring and summer of your junior year.
Is it too late to take the ACT senior year?
Your Senior Year For early admissions, September is probably too late, but check if your college will accept a test score this close to the application deadline. This test is too late for students who are applying early admissions—early admission decision letters usually arrive between mid-December and February.
Which ACT test date is the easiest?
Most early action deadlines are November 1 or 15, so it’s important to take the ACT as early as possible, preferably in June or July before senior year. Taking the test over the summer ensures you’ll have one final chance to retake it your senior year in September (should you still want to raise your scores).
Is taking the ACT 4 times bad?
For most students, there is no disadvantage in taking the test as many times as they want. But there is somewhat of a disadvantage to taking too many tests when applying to the very top colleges.
Is it too late to take SAT senior year?
Your Senior Year For early admissions, October is probably too late, but check if your college will accept a test score this close to the application deadline. This test is too late for students who are applying early admissions—early admission decision letters usually arrive between mid-December and February.
Can I take the SAT senior year?
We recommend taking the SAT for the first time in the spring of your junior year so you’ll have an opportunity to take it a second time in the fall of your senior year before college application deadlines if you decide to.
Can seniors take the SAT in August?
Seniors applying Regular Decision can take the SAT in November or December, but it would be hard to prioritize test prep in those months. If your student has already taken the SAT, then they can register for any of these test dates. However, August and October still make the most sense.
Can I take the ACT at any age?
If you’re an adult who needs or wants to take the ACT, you might be worried. Most people taking the test are 16 or 17, but can you take the ACT after high school? Yes, you absolutely can! There are many valid reasons for taking the ACT after high school, and the process barely differs from taking it as a teenager.
At what age can you not take the ACT?
No, there is no age limit for appearing in the ACT. Candidates from all age groups are eligible to appear in the college entrance test. Generally, the ACT is taken by the high school graduates in the USA and those above the age of 13 years.
What is the highest ACT score?
The highest possible score on the ACT is 36. The current average ACT score is 21. A “good” ACT score depends on the colleges and universities you are considering.
Is February too late for ACT?
In order for scores to arrive in time to be considered in January, the last ACT/SAT test dates are usually in December. However, if you take the tests in February or March, your scores won’t get to your schools until March or April, which is typically well after your application is read for the first time.
What happens if late to ACT?
If you call during the late registration period, you will also be charged a late fee. If you decide you do not want to test on another test date, your registration fee and any additional fees (such as late fee or test center change fee) are nonrefundable. If you do not test, no score reports will be sent.
When can I take the ACT 2020?
2020 – 2021 ACT Test Dates and Registration ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline September 12, 2020 August 14, 2020 August 28, 2020 October 24, 2020 September 18, 2020 October 2, 2020 December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 20, 2020 February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 15, 2021.
Is a score of 24 on the ACT good?
A score of 24 on the ACT certainly makes you an eligible candidate, as well as competitive! To put this another way, a 24 ACT score puts you at the 73rd percentile, meaning you scored higher than 73% of all test takers — which is definitely something to be proud of!.
Will there be ACT testing in 2021?
*The test is not available in New York for the July test date.2021-22 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines. Test Date December 11, 2021 Registration Deadline November 5, 2021 Late Registration Deadline November 19, 2021 Estimated Score Release December 21, 2021-February 4, 2022.
What is the hardest section of the ACT?
The ACT® Reading and ACT® Science sections are both the hardest and easiest to prepare for.
