ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines 2024-2025
The ACT is offered on 7 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in February, April, June, July, September, October, and December.
2024-2025 ACT National Test Dates
| TEST DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
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September 14, 2024
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August 9, 2024
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August 25, 2024
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October 26, 2024
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September 20, 2024
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October 7, 2024
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December 14, 2024
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November 8, 2024
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November 22, 2024
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February 8, 2025 |
January 3, 2025
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January 20, 2025
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April 5, 2025 |
TBD
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TBD
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June 14, 2025 |
TBD |
TBD |
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July 12, 2025 |
TBD |
TBD |
Test dates and registration deadlines are subject to change. Please visit ACT’s website for the most current information.
ACT School Day Testing
The ACT might also be offered by your school in the fall or spring. Check with your counselor to see if the ACT is available at your school.
Fall 2024 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- October 15, 2024
- October 29, 2024
- Online Windows
- October 15-18, 2024
- October 21-25, 2024
- October 29 – November 1, 2024
- November 4-8, 2024
Initial Spring 2025 ACT School Day Testing (Online Only)
- Online Windows
- February 25-28, 2025 & March 3-7, 2025
Early Spring 2025 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- March 11, 2025
- March 25, 2025
- Online Windows
- March 11-14, 2025
- March 17-21, 2025
- March 25-28, 2025
- March 31 – April 4, 2025
Late Spring 2025 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- April 8, 2025
- April 22, 2025
- Online Windows
- April 8-11, 2025
- April 14-18, 2025
- April 22-25, 2025
- April 28 – May 2, 2025
How do I register for the ACT?
You can register for upcoming test dates on ACT’s website. Testing sites can fill up quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and register as soon as possible.
You can take the ACT multiple times. We recommend planning on testing at least twice.
How much does it cost to take the ACT?
Standard registration for the ACT with no writing is $69. Standard registration for the ACT with writing is $94.
Late registration for the ACT with no writing is $107 ($69 standard registration fee + $38 late registration fee). Late registration for the ACT with writing is $132 ($94 standard registration fee + $38 late registration fee).
There are additional fees for changing your test date or center and for adding or removing the writing test. Please visit ACT’s website for a complete list of fees.
Students with financial need may apply for a fee waiver, which includes registration for four ACT dates, additional score reports, and waived application fees at participating colleges. Students with fee waivers are not subject to late registration or cancellation fees.
If you have an ACT fee waiver, you are eligible for Test Innovators’ SAT and ACT Practice Scholarship, which gives 1 year of full access to our SAT and ACT practice materials. Learn more and apply here.
What if I can’t take the ACT on a Saturday?
The ACT is offered on alternative dates for students who can’t take the test on Saturdays for religious reasons. If you’re unable to take the ACT on a Saturday, you can search for a test center by entering your state and zip code and selecting “Non-Saturday.”
If there aren’t any test centers within 75 miles of your homes or a reasonable travel distance, contact ACT.
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