
ABOUT ACT
ACT, also known as 'American College Testing', is a standardized test that students appear for if they want to pursue undergraduate programs in the USA and Canada. Starting in September 2025, ACT introduced an Enhanced ACT format. The test is conducted multiple times throughout the year, with test dates typically available from September to July. The ACT has 5 sections total:
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3 Required Sections (must take): English, Mathematics, Reading
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2 Optional Sections (can choose to take): Science, Writing (essay)
The following table shows the information about each section of the test:
Section | Number of questions | Duration | Marks |
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Writing (Optional) | 1 Essay | 40 Minutes | Range 2 to 12 (does not affect composite score) |
Science (Optional) | 40 MCQ | 40 Minutes | Scale 1 to 36 (1-point increments; does not affect composite score) |
Reading | 36 MCQ | 40 Minutes | Scale 1 to 36 (1-point increments) |
Mathematics | 45 MCQ | 50 Minutes | Scale 1 to 36 (1-point increments) |
English | 50 MCQ | 35 Minutes | Scale 1 to 36 (1-point increments) |
Structure for the Examination
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Raw scores are converted to scale scores (1–36).
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Composite Score: Average of English + Mathematics + Reading, rounded to the nearest whole number.
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Science: Reported separately (1–36); does not affect composite.
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Writing: Scored 2–12; reported independently; does not affect composite.
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In order to ace the ACT exam in the first attempt itself and secure your admission to your dream institute, HELLO STUDY GLOBAL offers following services:
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ACT Test Dates 2026-27
The ACT is an admissions exam used by universities to evaluate undergraduate applicants. All four-year universities in the US, and more than 200 universities outside of the US, accept and value the ACT.
