The ACT (American College Testing) exam is a standardized examination that students take to get admission to undergraduate schools/colleges in the United States, Canada, and some other countries. The ACT exam is created to assess candidates’ written, mathematical, verbal, and scientific abilities. Students must register in order to take the ACT exam and choose the test center where they wish to take the test while registering. Before enrolling for the exam, they must double-check the location of the test center so that getting to the test center is easy for them on the exam day.
It is strongly advised that you register for the ACT exam online. A mail-in registration alternative is available for those who are unable to register online.
To register for the ACT exam online, you need about 30-40 minutes of your time, a computer with internet, credit card or other payment modes, high school course details, and a headshot photo.
The first step in online registration is to create a student account on the internet. You can ensure that there is an open spot at your chosen test site and print your admission ticket when you register online.
ACT exam online registration steps
- Make an account on the ACT’s official website.
- Select a test day and location that’s convenient for you.
- Create a profile, fill out the application form, upload the relevant documents, and confirm your registration.
- To complete your registration, you must pay the exam fee. You can pay the cost with a debit or credit card, or you can pay it online.
- Registration deadlines are normally three to four weeks prior to the test date.
The ACT exam online registration process is simple wherein you will be able to select and alter your test dates, pay for your registration, check your test scores, select colleges to send your score reports to, and enter/update your high school grades once your student account has been created.
The Process to sign in to the ACT Website
Go to the ACT official website and click on the “Sign In” button in the upper right corner, then select “new account” from the drop-down menu. The next step is to create an online account, which will require your social security number as well as your high school code. Make sure you fill in your name exactly as it appears on your passport or other recognized identification that you will be bringing to your test center.
Details asked during the registration
- Personal information such as left-hand vs. right-hand typing (so you’re assigned to the correct testing station), religious affiliations, parental educational history, and disabilities are collected. Keep in mind that all of this information is provided voluntarily.
- Your high school summary, including where you went to school and what classes you took. There are also inquiries about extracurricular activities in high school.
- You’ll be asked questions about your college preferences, such as whether you want to go to college full-time or part-time.
- The exact date and place of the testing.
- The colleges to which your score reports should be sent. You can choose up to four universities with the basic price, so if you know where you want them to go before you register, you’ll save money.
- Future college majors and career options that you intend to pursue.
- You will be requested to upload a recent headshot as part of the process. You must strictly adhere to the limits above, or you risk being barred from taking the ACT on test day. The photograph and name on your ID are key pieces of information that ACT employs to make it harder for anyone to cheat by having someone else take the exam for them.
- Once you have done the payment, you will receive an email regarding your confirmation on your email address.
Photo Submission Requirements
You must provide a recent photo of yourself for identity and test security purposes in order to complete your registration. This photo will appear on your ticket as well as on the score report that will be emailed to your high school instantly.
The following are some of the photo submission options:
- Using your PC to upload a photo.
- Using a mobile device to upload a photo.
- Submitting a photo that has been printed.
Your registration will be canceled and you will not be accepted to test if your photo is not uploaded before the photo upload deadline for your test date. You will not be able to print your ticket until the photo has been added.
ACT Test Center Locator
Search for a center near you using this link- https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/test-center-locator.html
Your High School Code
You may require your high school code which you can know using this link- https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/high-school-codes-lookup.html
Registration Changes
You will be able to make modifications to your record after registering for a test event. You can modify the test center and the test date for a modest charge (if changes are made at the same time).
Test Center Change for the Same Test Date – You will be eligible to change test centers if a seat and materials for your test option are available at your new selected test center on your desired test date. After the late registration deadline, you will not be able to seek a test center change.
Test Date Change – If you are missing or unable to test on the original test date, or if your registration is revoked due to failing to meet ACT’s test security criteria, a test date change can be utilized to sign up for a different test date.
Change of Test Option – If a seat is available before the late registration deadline, you can add the writing option. You may only remove the writing option after the late registration deadline has passed. You must contact ACT to receive a refund if you decide not to take the writing test on the day of the test event.
Refund
The registration fee and service expenses for the basic test are non-refundable. Some optional service payments are refundable upon request (5th and 6th college choices, test information release, and ACT writing test).
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