Registration Dates, Fees, etc.
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2026 National Test Dates Schedule:
Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
September 6, 2025 |
August 1 |
August 19 |
August 29 |
October 18, 2025 |
September 12 |
September 30 |
October 10 |
December 13, 2025 |
November 7 |
November 24 |
December 5 |
February 14, 2026 |
January 9 |
January 23 |
February 6 |
April 11, 2026 |
March 6 |
March 24 |
April 3 |
June 13, 2026 |
May 8 |
May 29 |
June 5 |
July 11, 2026* |
June 5 |
June 24 |
July 3 |
September: Science Optional (online and paper testing)
ACT Test Options and Prices:
Fee |
Details |
The ACT Test |
$68.00 |
The ACT Test includes the English, math, and reading sections. |
Writing Add-On Fee |
$25.00 |
More about the ACT with writing. Can be added or removed through the late deadline. |
Science Add-On Fee |
$4.00 |
More about the science section. Can be added or removed through the late deadline. |
All pricing includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). |
See your counselor for a fee waiver if you meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled in a federal free or reduced-price lunch program at school, based on US Department of Agriculture (USDA) income levels.
- Enrolled in a program for the economically disadvantaged (for example, a federally funded program such as GEAR UP or Upward Bound). Note: If the student participates in a program, but is not economically disadvantaged, they are not eligible for a fee waiver.
- Resides in a foster home, is a ward of the state, or is homeless.
- Family receives low-income public assistance or lives in federally subsidized public housing.
- Family’s total annual income is at or below USDA levels for free or reduced-price lunches on the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website.
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ACT Changes:
With the changes to the ACT, follow this link to learn about what has changed and which version of the ACT is going to be the best fit for you.
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Test Day Tips:
- Get plenty of rest the night before the test.
- If you feel nervous before beginning, try taking a few deep breaths.
- Maintain confidence in your abilities and expect to do your best.
- Read and listen carefully to all instructions and ask questions if you don’t understand something.
- Focus your attention entirely on your work.
- Position your answer sheet next to your test booklet so you can mark your answers quickly and accurately.
- Before answering each question, read it completely, as well as all the possible responses.
- When you are unsure of an answer, choose the one you think it best and go on to the next question.
- Be sure to answer every question.
- Pace yourself throughout the test by occasionally checking the time.
- If you complete the test before time is up, reread the questions and check your answers