How do I get ready for test day?
The best preparation for the ACT is taking a solid high school program—courses in English, math, science, and social studies—and taking your schoolwork seriously.
But it's also true that your attitudes, emotions, and physical state may influence your performance. So start preparing early.
Know what to expect on test day and read test-taking tips. Be sure to read the information about permitted and prohibited calculators carefully, as this information is only available on the Web.
Read all the information in the Online Registration Brochure, if you registered on the Web, or in Registering for the ACT by Mail, if you registered by paper folder. Also read the information here on the Web and follow all instructions carefully. Take the complete practice tests in the free booklet, Preparing for the ACT. You can download this booklet or obtain a copy from your school. For more practice, see our online sample test questions.
You may also consider purchasing ACT Online Prep™ or the Real ACT Prep Guide. Both include test-taking strategies and practice tests.