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What to Expect on the ACT Reading Test

Getting acquainted with the separate sections on the ACT can help you perform better on the college admissions exam. The ACT Reading Test is 35 minutes long and contains 4 reading passages, each followed by 10 multiple-choice questions for a total of 40 questions. More.

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Test Dates and Testing Centers

2010-2011 ACT Test Dates and Registration

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13 – 26, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 – 30, 2011
December 10, 2011 November 11, 2011 November 12 – 18, 2011
February 11, 2012* January 13, 2012 January 14 – 20, 2012
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012

ACT Test Centers

ACT test centers are located within the United States, the U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Visit the the official ACT site to find a test center near you.

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Can I take a calculator to my ACT exam?

The ACT allows the use of calculators for the Mathematics Test, and the American College Testing Program (the people who sponsor the exam) recommends that each test taker bring a calculator to the test. More.

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