To schedule the prep for ACT and give yourself the right amount of time for retakes, you need to know the exact dates of the test. We deliver ACT test dates to keep you informed and help you build a perfect study plan.
National ACT 2017-2018 Dates
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Anticipated Score Release |
September 9, 2017 | August 4, 2017 | August 5-18, 2017 | End of September, 2017 |
October 28, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | September 23-October 6, 2017 | mid-November, 2017 |
December 9, 2017 | November 3, 2017 | November 4-17, 2017 | End of December, 2017 |
February 10, 2018 | January 12, 2018 | January 13-19, 2018 | End of December, 2017 |
April 14, 2018 | March 9, 2018 | March 10-23, 2018 | Beginning of May, 2018 |
June 9, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | May 5-18, 2018 | Beginning of July, 2018 |
July 14, 2018 | June 15, 2018 | June 16-22, 2018 | Beginning of August, 2018 |
International ACT 2017-2018 Dates
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Anticipated Score Release |
September 9, 2017 | August 4, 2017 | End of September, 2017 |
October 28, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | mid-November, 2017 |
December 9, 2017 | November 3, 2017 | End of December, 2017 |
April 14, 2018 | March 9, 2018 | Beginning of May, 2018 |
June 9, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | Beginning of July, 2018 |
How to choose a perfect ACT date? Basic recommendations
Major factors to keep in mind:
- How many attempts you’ll need
It’s always better to save some time for retakes. We suggest taking a test multiple times (just in case): one in fall of the junior year, one in the spring, and if it is necessary, you’ll be able to retake ACT in the summer or fall of senior year.
- College admission deadlines and scholarships deadlines
Remember, that it takes 3 weeks to get your ACT scores, so schedule a test in advance.
- How much time you’ll need for preparation
Don’t schedule a retake right after previous test. If you take tests in December and February, you won’t have enough time to study, so the results won’t differ too much
- Look into your personal calendar
Check in advance if ACT dates don’t interfere with any important events in your life, like football season games or science fairs.
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