2011 and 2012 ACT Test Dates
The ACT Test is given several times a year, as listed in the table below. Most high school students choose to take the ACT Test during the spring of their junior year and/or the fall of the senior year.
2011-2012 ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
The ACT Test Dates for the 2011-2012 testing season are shown below.
| ACT Test Date |
ACT Regular Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Period |
| September 10, 2011 | August 12, 2011 | August 13 – 26, 2011 |
| October 22, 2011 | September 16, 2011 | September 17 – 30, 2011 |
| December 10, 2011 | November 4, 2011 | November 5 – 18, 2011 |
| February 11, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 14 – 20, 2012 |
| April 14, 2012 | March 9, 2012 | March 10 – 23, 2012 |
| June 9, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | May 5 – 18, 2012 |
Before you register for your ACT, you should prepare for the test with our free ACT practice tests
2012-2013 ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
The ACT Test Dates for the 2012-2013 testing season are shown below.
ACT Test Dates - 2012-2013
September 8, 2012
October 27, 2012
December 8, 2012
February 9, 2013
April 13, 2013
June 8, 2013
The advantages of taking your ACT Test in your junior year include:
- You will have completed most of the courses covered by the ACT.
- If you do not score as well on the ACT Test as you would like, you can retake the test in the fall of your senior year.
- You will be prepared for when colleges contact you during the summer before your senior year.
- You can use your test results to help plan what courses you want to take during your senior year.
ACT Registration can be conveniently completed online. An advantage of online ACT registration is that you will know instantly whether your chosen test center has open availability. Additionally, you can print your ACT admission ticket. Beginning with the 2010-2011 testing year, online options were added for students with disabilities who choose to take the ACT at national test centers as well as for students who wish to test in a standby mode.
ACT Scores
ACT scores are given in each of the four tests (english, mathematics, reading and science). An ACT composite score is given as well. The ACT Scores will range from 1 to 36 and the ACT Composite score will be an average of the four subject area tests.
In addition, you will be given subscores for the English, Mathematics and Reading subject area tests. The subscores range from 1 to 18 and do not necessarily add up to your subject area ACT scores. The subscores are intended to help you identify areas of strengths and weaknesses within the subject areas.


