Planning on taking the ACT? Awesome! However, unlike the tests you take at school, you can’t just show up at the test center. You need to register first. Without registering, you won’t be able to take the test.
You might be thinking, “Great! Another thing I have to add to my to-do list.” Studying for the ACT is already stressful, and having to take care of the necessary logistics is a pain. But in this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of how to register online—the easiest way to register. Follow these steps, and you should be able to register with no problem. Once that’s out of the way, you can go back to studying. Registration takes about 40 minutes. You’ll want to have on hand your or your parents’ credit card information, your high school course details, and a headshot photo.
Before getting into the registration steps, keep in mind that you’ll want to register as early as possible in order to get your preferred testing location. They also have strict registration deadlines. For US students you can register late with a fee. But we recommend not procrastinating for this! Sometimes seats do become sold out. For more info on this check the ACT website.
TABLE: This table represents the test dates and registration deadlines for the ACT
Test Date | Registration Deadline |
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September 9, 2017 | August 4, 2017 |
October 28, 2017 | September 22, 2017 |
December 9, 2017 | November 3, 2017 |
April 14, 2018 | March 9, 2018 |
June 9, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
Source: ACT.org