ACT Test Dates

The ACT test is taken 6 times for the first time during your first year, and scores get released in about 2-8 weeks. You are also allowed to retake the exam during the second year if you are not satisfied with your score.

The ACT includes the following sections:

• English

• Reading

• Mathematics and Science.

• Essay Writing (optional)

Few schools also ask for essays, so check before you apply.

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Eligibility for ACT

As ACT is for high school students, there is no particular pre-requisite to apply.

• People of all the age groups and grade levels are eligible

• English fluency is a basic requirement to get the good ACT score

• Age of student should be above 13 years

• Grade 6, 7 and 8 students can also apply for the test

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ACT Test Dates 2020-2021

ACT exam dates 2020-2021 are officially announced with the timeline, deadlines, late registration dates, and score release dates for the year 2020-2021.

Test Date	Deadline	Late Fee	Online Score Release
September 12, 2020	August 7, 2020	August 21, 2020	September 22; October 6, 2020
October 24, 2020	September 20, 2020	October 4, 2020	November 3; November 17, 2020
December 12, 2020	November 6, 2020	November 20, 2020	December 22, 2020; January 5, 2021
February 6, 2021	January 8, 2021	January 15, 2021	February 16; Mar 1, 2021
April 17, 2021	March 5, 2021	March 19, 2021	April 20; May 4, 2021
June 12, 2021	May 7, 2021	May 21, 2021	June 22; July 6, 2021
July 17, 2021**	June 11, 2021	June 25, 2021	July 27; August 10, 2021

The dates mentioned above are anticipated and changes rapidly based on the years. So, students are advised to check out the track of the official website or The College Monk for the latest deadlines and test dates.

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How Much Does ACT Cost?

ACT fee is $50.50, without the essay and including an essay, it costs $67.00. Few universities/colleges ask for essay writing, so check out for the colleges before you apply whether to write or skip.