Registering for the ACT FAQs
General questions about the ACT
- What is an ACT student Web account and why do I need one?
- What is the ACT?
- Who can take the ACT?
- What accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
- Why should I take the ACT?
- When are the test dates & registration deadlines?
- What is the difference between the ACT and SAT?
- When should I test?
- Should I test again?
- Are there any restrictions on how often I can test?
- Can I get a copy of the test questions and answer key?
- I have questions about the optional Writing Test. Can you help?
Registration questions
- Can I take the ACT outside the U.S. and Canada?
- How do I pay when I register online?
- Is online registration secure for payment by credit card?
- How can I add/change/cancel my college choices/high school code?
- Can I change my test center or college choices AFTER I submit my registration?
- Why was I assigned to a test center that was not one of my original choices? How can I change this?
- I want to cancel my registration. Can I get a refund?
- I've changed my mind about taking the ACT Writing Test. Can I add or remove it before the test day?
- I can't test on the date I registered for online? What can I do?