What is the cancellation policy for the ACT?

Once you have submitted your registration to ACT, by any method, it cannot be canceled. For more information see Registration Changes.

Can you cancel the ACT and get a refund?

Cancellation of Registration

Registered students who change their minds and decide not to take the ACT are ineligible for refunds of registration fees, but they may request refunds for any optional services purchased if they do so in a "timely" fashion (typically by the end of the current testing year in late August).

What is the ACT score cancellation policy?

You can cancel your ACT scores only at your test center on the test day. All you need to do is reach out to the exam proctor before leaving the test center. As a result, your test will no longer be scored and you won't receive a score.

What happens if I don't show up for the ACT?

If you decide you do not want to test on another test date, your registration fee and any additional fees (such as late fee or test center change fee) are nonrefundable. If you do not test, no score reports will be sent.

Can I get refund from ACT?

All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.

A Cancellation Policy That Actually Works

How do I cancel my ACT plan?

subscription must be canceled before your renewal date. To cancel your subscription, please email [email protected].

How much is the ACT standby fee?

Did your child miss the regular and late registration deadlines for the ACT? If so, he or she can attempt ACT standby testing. Here's what you need to know about what standby testing is and how it works. There is a $66 fee to test as a standby (in addition to the basic registration fee).

Will not submitting ACT scores hurt?

If scores are not sent, the school simply bases their admission decision off the rest of the application. Test optional schools will not look negatively upon students who choose to not submit test scores. They are “test optional” for a reason, so no need to worry about that.

At what age can you no longer take the ACT?

Although the ACT exam is designed for high school graduates, it is also available to students who are in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. To talk of the ACT age limit, there is no set age limit for students to appear in the ACT. Candidates from all age groups are eligible to appear in the college entrance test.

Is it OK to not take the ACT?

The SAT and ACT may be optional for you to take, depending on what colleges you decide to apply to. When building your college list, be sure to take note of which schools do and don't require test scores so you know what to expect when it's time to apply.

Can I cancel my ACT the day before?

Once you have submitted your registration to ACT, by any method, it cannot be canceled. For more information see Registration Changes.

Do colleges see deleted ACT scores?

However, if you delete an ACT score, it will no longer exist – making it impossible to send. I spoke with someone at the ACT who confirmed that colleges will not see scores you have deleted.

Should I retake a 30 ACT?

Should I Retake the ACT with a 30 Score? With a score of 30 on the ACT, there's no pressing reason to retake the exam unless your ideal school is looking for a higher score. As indicated above, most colleges consider an ACT score of 30 to be a strong fit for admission.

Is the ACT harder than the SAT?

The SAT is not harder than the ACT. Both tests vary slightly in terms of subjects covered and structure. These variations can affect each test-taker differently, making one exam more challenging than the other. Taking full-length practice tests of each type can help you determine which may be best suited for you.

What is the highest ACT score?

The highest possible score on the ACT is 36. The current average ACT score is 19.5. A "good" ACT score depends on the colleges and universities you are considering.

How much does it cost to change ACT test date?

The fee for the ACT with writing is $67.00. The $15.50 Writing Test fee is refundable upon written request if you are absent on the date of the test day or if you switch to the ACT (no writing) before testing begins. The fee for changing your test date or testing center is $30.00.

Can I graduate without taking the ACT?

A student's ACT score will not be used to determine graduation eligibility, but can be submitted with college applications. The ACT is a nationally recognized college admissions exam that is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States.

Can a 7th grader take the ACT?

Each year, some 7th graders take the ACT test, primarily as part of talent search programs. Many of these students go on to take the ACT again in 11th or 12th grade (the typical time for most to take this assessment).

Can an 8th grader take the ACT?

People of all ages and grade levels are eligible to take the ACT.

Should I submit a 34 ACT score?

There's no need to retake the ACT with a score of 34. A 34 makes you eligible and competitive for all colleges and universities, which is the goal! For juniors, remember that most colleges weigh ACT scores and GPA about equally.

Is 1150 a good SAT score?

The average national SAT score is between 1050 and 1100 every year (on purpose), putting an 1150 at an above-average 67th percentile — that's a score to be proud of! It means that you scored higher than 67% of all other test takers.

Should I submit an 1100 SAT score?

Earning an 1100 makes you eligible to apply to most colleges and universities as a decent candidate. More selective and elite institutions require higher scores for competitive consideration, but outside of those a score of 1100 meets (and 8% exceeds!) expectations.

How many times can you take the ACT for free?

Students may use a maximum of four separate fee waivers. Use of additional fee waivers will be denied. A fee waiver is considered used once the student registers, even if the student does not test on the requested date.

Is the SAT or ACT cheaper?

For all fees, including the standard registration fee, the SAT is slightly cheaper than the ACT. Additionally, both tests charge through the nose for extra fees, punishing lack of planning ahead.

Is ACT standby fee refundable?

Instead, ACT will refund the fees paid for your standby request after all answer documents have been processed for the test event. Log-in to your ACT account to request standby testing for an additional fee.