When Do ACT Scores Come Out?

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Reviewed by:

Rohan Jotwani

Former Admissions Committee Member, Columbia University

Reviewed: 5/29/22

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Wondering when ACT scores come out? Keep reading to find out more about ACT score release dates!

The ACT is an exam used for college admission decisions in the U.S. It’s a standardized test covering English, mathematics, reading, science, and an optional writing portion. The test scores reflect what students have learned throughout high school. 

Colleges use the ACT score to determine a student's academic preparedness for college. In 2019, half of the U.S. graduating class had taken the ACT.  Good ACT scores, along with other factors, can improve your application. If you’re asking yourself when ACT scores come out, keep reading to learn more! 

ACT Score Release Dates

ACT score results are typically available approximately two weeks after you take the test, although it can take up to eight weeks to receive your scores. Your MyACT account will show your scores when they’re ready. Writing test results are available approximately two weeks after the rest of your scores. 

Score release dates are given only in time ranges. If your ACT is scheduled for an upcoming date, the table below will provide a general timeframe. You can expect your results within this window; however, ACT doesn’t provide any other timeline or explain delays.

If your results are unavailable within two to eight weeks and you’re wondering when ACT scores come out, this may be due to a number of irregularities. Although ACT doesn’t notify students about delays, knowing the reasons for the wait can be helpful.

ACT Test Score Delays 

Some common reasons your ACT scores wouldn’t come out within the given time frames. ACT doesn’t provide status reports but has provided some information as to what could be causing delays: 

• Test dates were rescheduled
• Student provides incomplete or incorrect information 
• Personal information on answer document doesn’t match admission ticket
• Irregularities reported at testing center
• Outstanding registration fees
  

While you’re waiting for your ACT scores to come out, ensure you’ve reviewed your MyACT account to ensure your personal information is correct and all fees are paid. 

ACT Score Release Date FAQs 

If you have more questions about when ACT scores come out, read on for answers! 

1. How Long Does It Take to Get ACT Scores? 

ACT scores are typically released approximately two weeks after test day but can take as long as eight weeks. If you completed the optional writing test, your section score is estimated to be released two weeks after your other scores. 

2. When Do School Day ACT Scores Come Out? 

Students taking the ACT on a school day should receive their scores in the same timeframe mentioned above: two to eight weeks after test day. 

3. Where Do I Find My ACT Scores? 

You can log in to your MyACT account to view your scores. 

Final Thoughts 

Waiting for ACT scores to come out can be stressful. Now you know when to expect your ACT score release dates. Do your best to be patient as scores get processed, as it takes time.