About ACT Dates and Score Release

Hi there! I'm thinking about taking the ACT soon. Does anyone know about upcoming dates, and how long it generally takes for the scores to be released?

Sure thing! The ACT is administered seven times a year in the months of February, April, June, July, September, October, and December. The precise dates do change from year to year, so you'll need to check the ACT's official page to know the specific dates for the year you plan to take it.

In terms of score release, multiple-choice scores usually begin to be released about 10 days after the test date. For example, if you took the ACT on September 10th, you could expect the multiple-choice scores to start becoming available around September 20th.

Now, it's important to note that I use the term "start to become available" because the scores aren't released all at once. They're rolled out over the course of several weeks. So, it might be a couple of days to a few weeks from the initial score release date before you see your scores.

If you took the writing (essay) portion of the ACT, those scores usually come out about two weeks after your multiple-choice scores. And remember, you should check them online via your ACT account. They won't be mailed to you unless you specifically requested it.

Just note that these are historical trends for score release, so the exact timeline might vary slightly from test to test. Your best bet is to keep an eye on your online ACT account for score updates. Good luck with your test prep and eventual ACT test day!