ACT planning
Upcoming ACT test dates
The ACT runs on national test dates roughly every other month. Registration usually closes about five weeks before each test, with a late window (extra fee) for about two more. Confirm your exact deadline on act.org.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, October 16, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, December 11, 2027
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, February 26, 2028
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, April 8, 2028
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, June 10, 2028
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Saturday, July 15, 2028
Register about five weeks out. Confirm on act.org.
Picking a date
How many weeks do you actually need?
It depends on the gap between your practice score and your goal. A rough guide from what we see: 2 to 3 points of composite improvement usually takes 4 to 6 weeks of consistent daily practice, and 4 or more points usually wants 8 to 12 weeks. The biggest mistake students make is picking the nearest date by default. If you have a choice, pick the date that gives your plan room to finish.
Ace gives you a day-by-day course with a countdown to whichever date you pick, and the topics you miss in practice keep coming back for review until they stick.
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