Prepare for the Enhanced ACT: Changes Begin April 2025.

Stay ahead—understand the updates and optimize your preparation.

The ACT is evolving with changes taking effect April 2025. Familiarize yourself with these updates to ensure your test preparation aligns with the new format.

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ACT Enhancements at a Glance

The updated ACT is rolling out in phases:

  • ‍April 2025: Online testing (limited availability)‍
  • September 2025: Paper and international testing

Key changes:

  • ‍Shorter Test Duration: Total testing time reduced from 3 hours to about 2 hours.‍
  • Optional Science Section: Students may want to take it until colleges release updated policies.‍
  • Revised Scoring: Composite scores based only on English, Math, and Reading.‍
  • More Time per Question: Fewer questions overall means more time to answer each one.

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