Information
The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:
English | Mathematics | Reading | Science |
The ACT with writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 40-minute writing test.
ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US.
Following the science test you should expect to take a shorter, multiple-choice test covering one of the previous subject areas, Please try your best on these questions, because your participation can help shape the future of the ACT. The results of the fifth test will not be reflected on your reported scores.
The ACT is administered on seven test dates within the US, US territories, and Puerto Rico.
The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.
The ACT tests are prepared according to the:
Test Dates
West Monroe High School administers the test on the following National Testing dates:
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline (late fee) |
September 8, 2018 | August 12, 2018 | August 26, 2018 |
October 27, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | October 14, 2018 |
December 8, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | November 19, 2018 |
February 9, 2019 | January 11, 2019 | January 18, 2019 |
April 13, 2019 | March 8, 2019 | March 25, 2019 |
Statewide Test Date
In addition to the national test dates, the State of Louisiana requires all junior students to take the ACT. This year, juniors will take the statewide ACT on Tuesday, March 12. There is no fee with this administration.
Cost
Test | Cost |
National Test without Writing | $50.50 |
National Test with Writing | $67.00 |
Statewide Test | No Cost to Student |
Late Fee for National Test | $30.00 |
Fee reduction waivers are available for those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Please see your guidance counselor for more information.
Registration
Register for the National ACT here.
No registration is required for the statewide test.