What is an ACT student Web account and why do I need one?
An ACT student Web account not only allows you to register online, but also lets you access a variety of ACT services no matter how you register. For example, you will need a student Web account to view your scores, and it's the fastest way to make changes to your registration.
ACT encourages all students who are at least 13 years old to create a free student Web account. You will be required to provide identifying information, including an email address, in order to create your account. Once you do, you will be able to do all of the following 24/7, anywhere you have Internet access.
- Register to take the ACT on a national or international test date
- Choose your preferred test option and test date
- Decide where to have ACT report your scores
- Know immediately whether your preferred test center has space for you to test
- Print your admission ticket
- Receive email updates about your registration from ACT
- Print your admission ticket
- Make changes to your registration
- Add or remove the Writing Test
- Change your test center
- Change your test date
- Add, change, or cancel score reports by noon Thursday immediately following the regularly scheduled Saturday test date.
- Request standby testing
- View your scores
- If you test on a national or international test date, you will be able to view your scores online before you receive your official score report in the mail. Your multiple-choice scores will be posted as soon as they are ready, normally beginning about 3 weeks after the test date. If you take the ACT Plus Writing, your Writing scores will be added as soon as they are available, normally about 2 weeks after your multiple-choice scores.
- If you tested through State, Special, Arranged, Project, or DANTES Testing, you will be able to view your scores online about a week after you receive your score report in the mail. You will need a student Web account and the ACT ID from your score report to view your scores.
- Update your student profile and view your account history
- Order test preparation materials
All services ordered online must be paid for with a valid American Express, DISCOVER, MasterCard, or VISA card and you must be at least 13 years old to place an online order. Note: If you are younger than 13, your parent or guardian cannot place an online order for you or create a student Web account for you. Ask your parent or guardian to contact ACT Registration at 319/337-1270 for assistance.