Yes. Colleges and universities in the United States have no preference which test students submit. The perception that only SAT is accepted at some institutions is misguided. (With a few exceptions, this is true internationally, as well.)

Most students take the ACT two or three times. We recommend pursuing a serious program of study before taking the ACT for the first time. Retesting within 3-6 months is often part of a sophisticated testing strategy, and can help students manage ACT prep homework or navigate tricky sports schedules. However, retesting without additional preparation rarely yields better results. Many students will hire a dedicated ACT math tutor or ACT reading tutor to create a tailored plan to boost their scores on those specific sections.

Superscoring entails considering only the highest test section scores achieved across multiple test dates. Most colleges and universities follow this general policy for SAT; until recently, many did not superscore the ACT. However, ACT will begin sending superscored score reports this fall, which should ensure more schools adopt this policy for ACT.

There are a few schools that recommend students submit all test scores; students are advised to craft their college lists early in order to develop a successful testing strategy.

Very few schools require the ACT Essay, but many more recommend it. Our counsel is that if students are open to developing their writing skills and scoring highly on this test component, it’s likely to be an asset in their application portfolio.

The PreACT (a.k.a. the Pre-ACT, Pre ACT, or PACT) is a shorter, condensed version of the ACT intended for 10th graders and younger. The PreACT is only administered when a school has contracted with ACT to provide it. Many students benefit from early test-taking practice as it provides both exposure to the test format and insight into whether the test aligns with their skillsets. If students haven’t taken the PreACT, they should consider taking a practice ACT instead.

While some schools offer the ACT during the school day as part of the State and District Testing program, most students will need to register for the ACT via ACT, Inc.’s website and take the exam on a Saturday. Find more info about how to register for the official ACT on our Client Support page.

We do not offer score increase guarantees, nor do we track official scores or report on average gains. Each student’s journey looks very different – from where they start to how long they prepare to how committed they are to improving. What we do guarantee is that every student will get the best support possible, that we will be transparent throughout the process, and that we will be a reliable source of encouragement and information.

We will also be adaptive to whatever needs or challenges arrive. Students will work with their instructor to set reasonable goals, and for those ready to put in the work, significant gains are attainable.

Hourly 1:1 ACT prep tutoring starts at $180/session. Read more about ACT tutoring pricing and packages.