American College Testing
The ACT is a standardized college admission test taken by high-school students in the U.S. and other countries to measure academic readiness for undergraduate study. It is used by colleges and universities for admission decisions and is also accepted by institutions abroad. The exam assesses knowledge and skills in…
Exam mode
Both
Level
UG
Stream
Study-abroad-exams
Exam date
September 5, 2026; October 23–24, 2026; December 11–12, 2026
American College Testing cutoff
The ACT does not have a universal qualifying or passing score. Each college or university sets its own admission requirements and may consider ACT scores differently. The ACT score range is 1–36 for the Composite and individual multiple-choice sections.
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