Scores

Most scores are available for online viewing within 2 weeks after each national or international test date. Your scores are not reported any faster if you view them online. Score reports are normally released within 2 to 8 weeks from the testing date. Your writing scores will be posted online as soon as they are ready, normally about two weeks after your multiple-choice scores. Your scores are not officially reported until your writing scores have been added.

Find out how the ACT is scored with official scoring charts, and what this means for your own prep.

Beginning in September 2016, we've enhanced our score reports to help students get the most from their test results. Refer to the infographic for highlights.

When setting your ACT score goal, it's always a good idea to look at the score averages for the schools to which you're applying.

We get it—things change. While we still automatically send your scores from the ACT®test to the places you requested when you registered, something may have changed since then. Maybe you’ve got your eye on a new college, have a chance at an unexpected scholarship, or accidentally left off the university you toured last semester.No need to worry.You can have your ACT scores sent to other colleges and scholarship agencies, even after you test. Requests are processed after your tests have been scored and all scores for your test option—the ACT or the ACT with writing—are ready.

This article will offer our take on what we think a good ACT score is, as well as other important information that could help you with the college application process.

Let’s face it—preparing your college applications can be very stressful. Once you move past the excitement of investigating schools and envisioning your future career and increased independence, there is the reality of admissions essays, letters of recommendation, and, of course, SAT and/or ACT scores.

Confused about what counts as the ACT verbal score? Find out what it includes here and how you can make sure you’re not missing anything.

You've taken the ACT, and you want to know how you did. Or you're planning for the ACT, and want to know what to aim for. Here we answer that question.