ACT Test Dates 2023

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Reviewed by:

Rohan Jotwani

Former Admissions Committee Member, Columbia University

Reviewed: 4/28/23

Is ACT testing required for your college application? This is your guide to all ACT testing dates in 2023. Keep reading for help planning your ACT test dates and registration. 

ACT test scores help colleges and universities determine a high school applicant’s readiness for college. While most participants take the multiple-choice exam in a testing center, some states in the US allow online testing.  

The ACT exam has four sections, though some schools require an additional writing section. Check with the college to determine if they require the additional writing section. The standard test without the essay is typically two hours and fifty-five minutes. The writing section adds forty minutes.  

ACT testing dates are limited. Students must register before the test date. The ACT test dates in 2023 have five dates remaining on the calendar. 

ACT Test Dates for 2023 and 2024  

The ACT test dates listed apply in the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico. Students who cannot attend any ACT testing dates that fall on a Saturday for religious reasons can look into Non-Saturday Testing.  

ACT recommends that students register for test dates at least two months before the college deadline. It can take 2-8 weeks for you to receive your results, so sending test scores to colleges at the right time is extremely important. Refer to the college of your choice to ensure the ACT test dates you select are well before their deadline.  

ACT Test Dates 2023
June 10, 2023
July 15, 2023
September 9, 2023
October 28, 2023
December 9, 2023

Students should note that there are no ACT testing dates scheduled in New York for the July 2023 test date. Other test centers are not affected on this date.  

ACT Test Dates 2024
February 10, 2024
April 13, 2024
June 8, 2024
July 13, 2024

Registration Deadlines 

Students cannot attend an ACT test without registering. The registration deadline is typically 4-5 weeks before the test date. Registration is done on the ACT website. It takes thirty minutes.  

What You’ll Need to Register for An ACT Test Date: 

  • Computer with internet 
  • Credit card or other payment methods 
  • High school course details 
  • Headshot photo 
  • ACT requires headshot photos for security reasons. Students must provide a recent photo.

Students can sign-up for late registration if they miss the regular deadline. There is a late fee required for late registration. Make sure you review the regular registration 

deadlines closely, and be sure not to miss them. 

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
June 10, 2023
May 5, 2023 May 19, 2023
July 15, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 23, 2023
September 9, 2023
August 4, 2023
August 19, 2023
October 28, 2023
September 22, 2023 October 6, 2023
December 9, 2023
November 3, 2023 November 17, 2023
February 10, 2024 January 5, 2024 January 19, 2024
April 13, 2024 March 8, 2024 March 22, 2024
June 8, 2024 May 3, 2024 May 17, 2024
July 13, 2024 June 7, 2024 June 21, 2024

Source: American College Testing

Standby Testing 

Students who could not manage to register in time for their preferred ACT test dates can use standby testing as a last resort. This method is not guaranteed to secure you a spot. It functions on a first-come, first admitted basis. Once you submit a standby testing request, it will be subject to seat and test availability.  

Standby requests are only valid for the ACT testing date they are submitted. Students cannot transfer an approved standby request to another date. Those who miss a standby date will be refunded. Standby testing can be requested through your ACT account.  

Final Thoughts 

The final ACT test dates in 2023 are fast approaching. Securing an ACT test date that suits your schedule is very important. Be sure to schedule ACT test dates well ahead of your college's deadline. Remember to check back here for test dates and registration deadlines! 

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”Rohan

Reviewed by:

Rohan Jotwani

Former Admissions Committee Member, Columbia University

Reviewed: 4/28/23

Is ACT testing required for your college application? This is your guide to all ACT testing dates in 2023. Keep reading for help planning your ACT test dates and registration. 

ACT test scores help colleges and universities determine a high school applicant’s readiness for college. While most participants take the multiple-choice exam in a testing center, some states in the US allow online testing.  

The ACT exam has four sections, though some schools require an additional writing section. Check with the college to determine if they require the additional writing section. The standard test without the essay is typically two hours and fifty-five minutes. The writing section adds forty minutes.  

ACT testing dates are limited. Students must register before the test date. The ACT test dates in 2023 have five dates remaining on the calendar. 

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ACT Test Dates for 2023 and 2024  

The ACT test dates listed apply in the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico. Students who cannot attend any ACT testing dates that fall on a Saturday for religious reasons can look into Non-Saturday Testing.  

ACT recommends that students register for test dates at least two months before the college deadline. It can take 2-8 weeks for you to receive your results, so sending test scores to colleges at the right time is extremely important. Refer to the college of your choice to ensure the ACT test dates you select are well before their deadline.  

ACT Test Dates 2023
June 10, 2023
July 15, 2023
September 9, 2023
October 28, 2023
December 9, 2023

Students should note that there are no ACT testing dates scheduled in New York for the July 2023 test date. Other test centers are not affected on this date.  

ACT Test Dates 2024
February 10, 2024
April 13, 2024
June 8, 2024
July 13, 2024

Registration Deadlines 

Students cannot attend an ACT test without registering. The registration deadline is typically 4-5 weeks before the test date. Registration is done on the ACT website. It takes thirty minutes.  

What You’ll Need to Register for An ACT Test Date: 

Students can sign-up for late registration if they miss the regular deadline. There is a late fee required for late registration. Make sure you review the regular registration 

deadlines closely, and be sure not to miss them. 

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
June 10, 2023
May 5, 2023 May 19, 2023
July 15, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 23, 2023
September 9, 2023
August 4, 2023
August 19, 2023
October 28, 2023
September 22, 2023 October 6, 2023
December 9, 2023
November 3, 2023 November 17, 2023
February 10, 2024 January 5, 2024 January 19, 2024
April 13, 2024 March 8, 2024 March 22, 2024
June 8, 2024 May 3, 2024 May 17, 2024
July 13, 2024 June 7, 2024 June 21, 2024

Source: American College Testing

Standby Testing 

Students who could not manage to register in time for their preferred ACT test dates can use standby testing as a last resort. This method is not guaranteed to secure you a spot. It functions on a first-come, first admitted basis. Once you submit a standby testing request, it will be subject to seat and test availability.  

Standby requests are only valid for the ACT testing date they are submitted. Students cannot transfer an approved standby request to another date. Those who miss a standby date will be refunded. Standby testing can be requested through your ACT account.  

Final Thoughts 

The final ACT test dates in 2023 are fast approaching. Securing an ACT test date that suits your schedule is very important. Be sure to schedule ACT test dates well ahead of your college's deadline. Remember to check back here for test dates and registration deadlines! 

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