ACT Online Testing | A New Option for Taking the ACT Test (2024)

Starting February 2024, ACT will offer an online testing option at select locations nationwide. Explore online test availability in your region and register today.

If you select “Computer” during registration, you will be able to find test centers that are offering the online ACT test. These centers will provide the devices for you to test with;you will not be able to bring or use your personal device to take the ACT.

Yes. ACT wants to ensure you have options when it comes to your preferred test format.

Yes. You will have until the late registration deadline to make changes to your test format, for a fee. You will not be able to change your desired test format at the test center on test day.

No. The online ACT is not available as a “remote” exam and must be taken on a test center-managed device at your chosen test center. If an accommodation is needed for an alternate location (i.e. hospital, etc.), please review our accommodations policies.

Yes. Whether you choose to test online or using the paper version, your cost will be the same.

Yes. Students who also qualify for a fee waiver for paper-based testing will qualify for,and be able to use, the same fee waiver for the online format.

Yes.

You will still be able to bring your ownpermitted calculatorto the test center regardless of your test format. A built-in calculator application is also available.

We offer many online test prep options that will help you simulate taking the ACT on a computer. These options are available within MyACT.org. If you are interested in more robust test prep, you’ll also be able to download a tutorial video that will walk you through the online testing platform. Don’t forget other essential tips like getting a good night’s sleep and eating breakfast before your test.

Yes. To learn more about our testing accommodations, please review our accommodations policies. There will also be accessibility tools built into the software to help with your online testing experience. The following accessibility supports will be available to all students:

• Choice of colors and color contrast
• Magnification
• Line reader tool (mimics straight edge used in paper testing for visual tracking)
• Highlight text or parts of an item
• Answer-masking or custom masking
• Mark an item for review
• Option eliminator
• Indicator of time remaining
• Online calculator

If you are a person with a disability or an English Learner who needs additional supports, please respond “Yes” during registration inMyACT.org when asked if you need accommodations or language supports to access the test. Then work with your school official to request authorization from ACT.

If the computer you are on experiences difficulties on test day that cannot be easily or quickly resolved by the testing staff, they may be able to move you to a new testing device. If a new device is unable to resolve the issue, your test center will let ACT know, and ACT will work with your test center for rescheduled testing.

Chromebooks and Windows desktops and laptops will be supported first. We are investigating support for other platforms, such as Apple devices, in the future.

The admission ticket policy is not changing. We recommend bringing your ticket, because it will contain critical information that will help you log in to the test platform on test day. While you won’t be turned away for not bringing your ticket, you will still need to bring an acceptable form of identification.