ACT preparation
An undergraduate admission test accepted by US colleges as an alternative to the SAT.
What is the ACT?
ACT test. Students applying to US undergraduate programmes who prefer the ACT format.
Format
- EnglishGrammar, usage and rhetorical skills.
- MathematicsTopics through early high-school advanced math.
- ReadingComprehension of passages.
- Science (optional)Interpretation of data and experiments.
Scoring
The composite score ranges from 1 to 36. ACT has updated its format and made Science optional — check act.org for the current structure.
Planning tips
- Colleges accept the ACT and SAT equally.
- Try practice tests of both to see which suits you.
- Check whether your colleges want the Science section.
Test formats and score requirements change. Check the latest details on the ACT official site (opens in a new tab) before you book.
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FAQs
Students applying to US undergraduate programmes who prefer the ACT format.
The composite score ranges from 1 to 36. ACT has updated its format and made Science optional — check act.org for the current structure.
Yes. We check which tests and scores your shortlisted universities and visa route accept, help you set a target score and plan your test date around application deadlines.
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