r/ACT

132K archived posts · Jul 2011 – Sep 2026

The forum for all things ACT

r/ACT

A forum to discuss the ACT and forms of preparation for taking the test.

Created Mar 23, 2010

211KMembers (last snapshot)

132KArchived posts

#Rules

Follow the reddiquette and rules of reddit. Be nice.

Read the FAQ before posting. Posts with questions that are easily answered by the FAQ or Google may be removed.

Your title should be descriptive, informative, and on-topic. If you are asking a question, you should be specific. "How do you get a 36?", "ACT Math", and "Please help" are not good post titles. No titles that are just one word or in all caps.

No Google Docs sheets to discuss test answers. This rule is strictly enforced, and permanent bans will be issued to both sharers and requesters.

No sharing unreleased tests or copyrighted material. This includes ACT prep books and PDFs. This rule is strictly enforced.

No score estimate threads. Please see the wiki for curve predictions.

No advertisements or solicitations. No link, self-post, or comment may offer services for compensation.

The discussion must be kept on topic.

Do not encourage or inform people as to how to cheat or otherwise do unethical things. Do not solicit information on how to do such things yourself.

Get a good score on the ACT.

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#Prep Materials

PLEASE READ THE WIKI: it has FAQ, study advice, and general information.

PLEASE READ THE r/ACT WIKI it has FAQ, study advice, and general information

NOTE: The following resources are the most commonly recommended resources for ACT prep on this subreddit. Big prep companies like Kaplan and the Princeton Review are not highly suggested.

#Free Resources

This subreddit :)

CrackACT provides real past ACT tests but with no explanations

Uworld has a large question bank with explanations, highly recommended for all sections

The Official ACT Prep Book, which includes 5 practice tests

Math and essay books from College Panda

Reading and English books from Erica Meltzer

For The Love of ACT Science (FTLOAS) By Michael Cerro

ACT Black Book for strategy and conceptual ways to approach test, but no practice questions

Mock ACT proctoring video on YouTube to use with any practice test

Erica Meltzer and PrepScholar provides a helpful list of grammar rules

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#Upcoming Test Dates

NATIONAL TEST DATES

July 16, 2022 Register by June 17

September 10, 2022 Register by Aug 5

October 22, 2022 Register by Sep 16

December 10, 2022 Register by Nov 4

INTERNATIONAL TEST DATES

September 9/10, 2022 Register by Aug 12

October 21/22, 2022 Register by Sep 23

December 9/10, 2022 Register by Nov 11

February 10/11, 2023 Register by Jan 13

April 14/15, 2023 Register by Mar 17

Note: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you have 2 additional weeks to register, but you will be asked to pay a $25 late fee in addition to the registration price. If you miss the late registration deadline, you can still attempt to register. However, the late fee is increased to $50 and you are not guaranteed a seat or test booklet on the day of the exam.

#Click here to access the FAQ. Please read it before posting!

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