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We are excited that you want to be a part of the ACT District Testing program.
Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year.  Please review the information below to answer any last-minute questions, then click the enrollment button to complete the form.  

K-12 educators and higher education agree that ACT District Testing is important for student success. 

Joffery Gaymon, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Auburn University, on how ACT scores set students up for success

New for This Year for the ACT District Testing Program

Here are the testing options available on the enrollment form for fall 2026 and spring 2027.
Districts can choose whether to offer the science section at the contract level.

Enrolling for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Testing
Test Option(s) Sections Included
The ACT (No Science or Writing) English, math, and reading
The ACT + Science (No Writing)  English, math, reading, and science
The ACT + Writing (No Science)  English, math, and reading, and writing 
The ACT + Science + Writing English, math, reading, and science, and writing
  Bundled Pricing 

Order ACT District Testing and PreACT® and/or PreACT® 8/9 together to receive bundled pricing discounts! 

Must have an ACT District Testing contract to receive discounted pricing. Bundled discount is $1.00 off/student on the PreACT and/or PreACT 8/9. No discount code necessary, billing will be adjusted appropriately. 

Before you Begin, Identify the Following

1. Authorized Signatory - the person and contact information who has the authority to authorize the ACT District Testing    agreement
2. Contract Coordinator - the person who will establish the ACT District Testing program at your school(s) and will receive initial communications from ACT
3. Alternative Contact - the alternate contact must be different from the Contract Coordinator and Authorized Signatory
4. Number of schools - the number of schools the agreement will cover
5. Estimated number of students who will take the ACT test
6. Percentage of students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch Programs
7. Desired Testing Dates - select from testing dates table below
8. Desired Testing Option - select from science or no science and/or writing or no writing

2026-27 ACT District Testing Pricing
Note: There is no price difference regardless of whether you choose to offer the science section.
You will be invoiced at the rates listed.


The ACT

Online $56.25 Paper $60.50
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The ACT + Science

Online $56.25 Paper $60.50
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The ACT + Writing

Online $72.00 Paper $76.25
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The ACT + Writing + Science

Online $72.00 Paper $76.25

Key Dates & Deadlines for 2026-27
 Districts may participate in only one of the two fall administrations and only one of the three spring administrations. 

2026

 

  NEW! Initial Fall

Online Only

  • Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**: Aug. 26, 2026
  • Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***: Aug. 26, 2026
  • Online Test Event 1: Sep. 29 - Oct. 2, 2026 & Oct. 5 - 9, 2026
  • Scores in ACT Online Reporting begins: Oct. 19 for ACT and ACT+Writing
 

Late Fall

Online & Paper

  • Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**: Aug. 26, 2026
  • Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***: Sep. 2, 2026
  • Paper Test Event 1: Oct. 13, 2026
  • Paper Test Event 2: Oct. 27, 2026
  • Online Test Event 1: Oct. 13-16 & Oct. 19-23, 2026
  • Online Test Event 2: Oct. 27-30 & Nov. 2-6, 2026
  • Scores for Test Event 1 in ACT Online Reporting begins: Nov. 2 for ACT and ACT+Writing
  • Scores for Test Event 2 in ACT Online Reporting begins: Nov. 16 for ACT and ACT+Writing

2027

 

Initial Spring

Online Only

  • Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**: Jan. 20, 2027
  • Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***: Jan. 20, 2027
  • Online Test Event 1: Feb. 23-26 & March 1-5, 2027
  • Scores in ACT Online Reporting begins: March 22 for ACT and April 5 for ACT+Writing
 

Early Spring

Online & Paper

  • Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**: Jan. 20, 2027
  • Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***: Jan. 27, 2027
  • Paper Test Event 1: March 9, 2027
  • Paper Test Event 2: March 23, 2027
  • Online Test Event 1: March 9-12 & March 15-19, 2027
  • Online Test Event 2: March 23-26 & March 29 - April 2, 2027
  • Scores for Test Event 1 in ACT Online Reporting begins: March 29 for ACT and April 5 for ACT+Writing
  • Scores for Test Event 2 in ACT Online Reporting begins: April 12 for ACT and ACT+Writing

Late Spring

Online & Paper

  • Enrollment / Signed Agreement & School List Deadline**: Feb. 17, 2027
  • Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline***: Feb. 24, 2027
  • Paper Test Event 1: April 6, 2027
  • Paper Test Event 2: April 20, 2027
  • Online Test Event 1: April 6-9 & April 12-16, 2027
  • Online Test Event 2: April 20-23 & April 26-30, 2027
  • Scores for Test Event 1 in ACT Online Reporting begins: April 26 for ACT and ACT+Writing
  • Scores for Test Event 2 in ACT Online Reporting begins: May 10 for ACT and ACT+Writing

 Districts may participate in one of the two fall administrations and one of the three spring administrations.
** Standard Administration (connect with us for more info on accommodation test event dates).
***The Change In Participation Deadline is the last date to make any changes to an existing contract for your chosen administration, or to change your existing contract into a new administration. 

  Online or Paper Administration – Still Your Choice 

On the ACT District Testing enrollment form, you will always have the option of choosing online or paper administration. If you do choose online, you’ll join the growing number of schools and districts offering ACT and PreACT online administrations that: 

  • Provide a positive and familiar experience for students.
  • Reduce delivery issues.
  • Offer greater scheduling flexibility.
  • Reduce the chance of misadministration.
  • Is easy to reschedule in case of an emergency. 


We look forward to your participation in the ACT District Testing program!

Meanwhile, visit this page to learn more about ACT District Testing administration next steps.

 
 
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