ACT National Student Pre-Test Checklist and Resource Guide

Oct 9, 2026

ACT National Student Pre-Test Checklist and Resource Guide explains how students should prepare before taking an ACT test nationwide. It covers registering in MyACT, selecting a test center, linking a high school code, choosing paper versus online testing, and managing device requirements for online testing. It also instructs how to request accommodations or English learner supports, complete payment, print the admission ticket, and follow email and school-counselor steps. The guide further lists test-day essentials, including required ticket printing, acceptable photo ID, No. 2 pencils, timing device rules, an approved calculator, snacks, and travel and arrival guidance.

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CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Registration and Setup

MyACT steps and test center selection

Paper vs. online testing and device readiness

Accommodations and EL Supports

Registration selection and email steps

Counselor forms and deadlines

Test Preparation

Study and logistics

Items to bring and arrival time

ACT National Student Pre-Test Checklist and Resource Guide Gear up for your test! Register for your preferred test date: z Gather your high school course list, an appropriate photo, and a credit card or other form of payment. z Log into MyACT. z Search for an ACT test center near you. z Link your high school code to your MyACT account. z Decide whether you will take the test on paper or online. + (If online) Decide whether you want to bring your own device (BYOD) or sign up at a school that will provide you a device on which to test. z If you need accommodations or English learner (EL) supports, select “Yes” when you register. Then follow the steps in the email you receive. z Complete the online registration and pay for your test. z Print your admission ticket. Need accommodations or EL supports? Register for your test, ensure you indicate the need for accommodations, and then: z After you register, look for an email from Accommodations with your next steps. z If you are in high school, send a completed Consent to Release Information form to your school counselor. Your counselor will share the official decision with you once it has been made. z If you have not previously received accommodations on the ACT, work with your counselor to submit the necessary paperwork by the published accommodations deadline for your test. If the request isnot submitted, you will not have accommodations on test day. z Once a decision has been made, verify that your registration correctly reflects that decision. © 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 2 CL04002 .CJ22911 Prep for your test. z Study up! ACT offers a variety of test prep tools. z Locate your test center and figure out your travel time to get there. z Gather the items you will need on test day, including: + A printed copy of your admission ticket from MyACT + Acceptable photo ID + Sharpened No. 2 pencils + Watch or other timing device without an alarm + ACT-approved calculator + Snack + Your own testing device (if applicable) f Ensure you have performed the required device readiness on your laptop by the deadline or your registration will be canceled. z Prepare to dress comfortably on test day. Consider layers. Arrive by 7:45 a. m . and take your test. z To ensure you have the best experience, arrive 15–30 minutes before! © 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 2 CL04002 .CJ22911

FAQs

How do students register for an ACT test using MyACT?

Students should gather their high school course list, a suitable photo, and a payment method, then log into MyACT, search for a nearby test center, and link their high school code. They must choose paper or online testing, complete registration, and pay.

What steps should students follow if they need accommodations or English learner (EL) supports?

During registration they should select “Yes,” then follow instructions in the accommodations email they receive. High school students must send a completed Consent to Release Information form to their school counselor, and submit required paperwork by the published accommodations deadline.

What should students bring and do on test day?

Students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. and ideally 15–30 minutes early. They should bring a printed admission ticket from MyACT, acceptable photo ID, sharpened No. 2 pencils, a timing device without an alarm, an ACT-approved calculator, and snacks. If applicable, they must complete required device readiness on their laptop by the deadline.

Oct 9, 2026

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