ACT
The ACT is required or accepted for admission at all Mississippi colleges and universities.
Students in 11th and/or 12th grade take the ACT.
Scores in each section range from 1 to 36. The composite score is the average of the scores in each of the four (4) required sections.
The ACT has 4-5 sections:
English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes (calculators ARE allowed)
Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Writing (Optional): Essay, 30 minutes
The ACT is offered six (6) times a year in Mississippi:
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2011 | August 12, 2011 | August 13 – 26, 2011 |
| October 22, 2011 | September 16, 2011 | September 17 – 30, 2011 |
| December 10, 2011 | November 11, 2011 | November 12 – 18, 2011 |
| February 11, 2012* | January 13, 2012 | January 14 – 20, 2012 |
| April 14, 2012 | March 9, 2012 | March 10 – 23, 2012 |
| June 9, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | May 5 – 18, 2012 |
The test is offered at a number of local testing locations. See a list of test centers.The fee for the ACT (no writing) is $33. The fee for the ACT Plus Writing is $48.
Learn more: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html.
