ACT National Tests
Registration
Registration can be done at the ACT Student website You can sign up for the ACT or ACT plus writing. Please read the entire ACT information for requirements of fees, registration, and other important details regarding testing.
Marquette High School Code: 260591 (to have your scores sent to MHS)
Special Instructions for Registering for the ACT
Do you need to know how to register for the ACT, but the only other time you've taken the test was as a junior during the free exam at school? Here are instructions on how to link your previous scores to your MyACT account.
Students wishing to participate in an ACT should sign up as early as possible for available dates. Rockwood only serves ACT in the capacity as test locations on behalf of ACT and is not able to secure or save spots for RSD students. As such, Rockwood must comply with all rules, guidelines and administration directions provided by ACT. If you have any questions regarding the ACT and the National test dates, please contact ACT directly at ACT.org.
The ACT Test is Evolving!
What's Changing?
- The number of questions overall have been reduced.
- Length of test has also decreased. Students have more time per question.
- Reduced number of answer choices in math questions from five to four.
- Students can now choose to take the ACT National test with or without the Science section.
What's NOT Changing?
- The ACT scoring scale will remain 1-36.
- Scores from tests taken prior to this enhanced rollout of the new Composite score will not change.
- Both paper-and-pencil and online test options will continue to be available.
Learn more about ACT's enhancements, including pricing and Superscoring at ACT Test Changes.
National ACT Dates (Weekend Testing)
| ACT Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Photo Upload Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | August 19, 2025 | August 29, 2024 |
| October 18, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
| December 13, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | November 24, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | February 6, 2026 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6, 2026 | March 24, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
| July 11, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
*All dates subject to cancellation or change by ACT
Test Fee Waivers
Students who receive free or reduced school meals are eligible for ACT fee waivers (in addition to the District ACT for all juniors) during high school. Eligible students can email their MHS College Counselor for a fee waiver code.
ACT Accommodations
An IEP or 504 plan, receiving ELL services, or having a medical diagnosis does not automatically guarantee extended time or other accommodations on the ACT exam. For National ACT Testing, students will initiate the request for accommodations at the time they register for the exam. Then, forward the ACT email to the student’s IEP case manager, 504 coordinator or counselor with the request to apply for testing accommodations. Once a student is approved, the accommodations continue for future ACT testing while in high school. Complete information can be found here about ACT Testing Accommodations