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Enroll in ACT District Testing

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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 2025-26 school year.  Please review the information below to answer any last-minute questions, then click the “Start Enrollment” button to complete a brief enrollment form. 

Enroll for 2025-26

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

Dr. Ryan Luhning, Principal, Valley Park High School, on College and Career Readiness alignment

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

  ACT Enhancements come to ACT District Testing 

The ACT® Test is evolving — featuring fewer questions, more time per question, and shorter reading passages to better support student success. Keep updated on what these enhancements are and how they can benefit your students on the enhancements webpage.  

Important: The charts below display the testing options available on the enrollment form for fall 2025 and spring 2026. While science is included in the standard offering for fall of 2025 testing, districts can choose whether to offer the science section beginning in spring 2026. 
Enrolling for Fall 2025 Testing
Test Option(s) Sections Included
The ACT English, math, reading, and science – No writing
The ACT + Writing English, math, reading, and science – With writing
Enrolling for Spring 2026 Testing
Test Option(s) Sections Included
The ACT English, math, and reading – No writing
The ACT + Science English, math, reading, and science – No writing
The ACT + Writing English, math, and reading – No writing
The ACT + Science + Writing English, math, reading, and science – With writing

Reminders

  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. 
  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. 
2025-26 ACT District Testing Pricing*
Assessment Online Paper
The ACT $54.75 $58.00
The ACT with Writing $69.50 $72.75

*For spring 2026 testing, there is no price difference regardless of whether you choose to administer the science section. You will be invoiced at the rates listed above.

  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 writing or no writing below

 

         

  Key Dates and Deadlines for 2025-26 ACT District Testing
Test Administration* Enrollment/Signed Agreement &
School List Deadline**		 Change In Participation Request(s) Deadline*** Paper Test Event Online Test Events
Fall 2025 
(Online & Paper) 		 August 27, 2025 September 3, 2025 October 14, 2025
(Test Event 1)		 October 14-17 & October 20-24
(Test Event 1)
October 28, 2025
(Test Event 2)		 October 28-31 & November 3-7
(Test Event 2)

Initial Spring 2026 
(Online Only) 
Reminder ACT Enhancements
deploy for districts / schools 

 January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026 N/A February 24-27 & March 2-6
(Test Event 1)

Early Spring 2026
(Online & Paper) 
Reminder ACT Enhancements
deploy for districts / schools 

 January 21, 2026 January 28, 2026 March 10, 2026
(Test Event 1)		 March 10-13 & March 16-20
(Test Event 1)
March 24, 2026
(Test Event 2)		 March 24-27 & March 30-April 3
(Test Event 2)

Late Spring 2026
(Online & Paper) 
Reminder ACT Enhancements
deploy for districts / schools 

 February 18, 2026 February 25, 2026 April 7, 2026
(Test Event 1)		 April 7-10 & April 13-17
(Test Event 1)
April 21, 2026
(Test Event 2)		 April 21-24 & April 27-30, May 1
(Test Event 2)
* Districts may participate in fall and one of 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. 


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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