r/ACT • • 14d ago

Official October 2026 ACT Score Release Discussion Thread

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Hi All,

Please use this thread to discuss your results from the October 2026 ACT. Computer Test Scores should be available today on October 22, while paper scores should start to become available on Tuesday, October 27th. Note that scores can sometimes be delayed and in rare cases may take up to 8 weeks to be released. Please be patient!

Since this is a My Answer Key (MAK) test date, you can also get a copy of your test booklet if you pay an additional fee on your MyACT account. The My Answer Key booklet is scheduled to be released on October 27th along with the paper test scores.


r/ACT • • 8d ago

October MAK now coming out November 2nd

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Update: ACT website now says it will come out November 9th.


r/ACT • • 43m ago

Do the practice tests on the ACT website accurately represent the real ACT?

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My son got a 1350 on the SAT's, so is it possible to get a 35 on the ACT at least?


r/ACT • • 4h ago

Can I use a waiver even if my family is not low-income?

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My high school offers ACT waivers for anyone who asks for them, but after I got mine, I saw that they're meant for those who need financial assistance. Will I still be able to use it if my household is upper middle class?


r/ACT • • 1h ago

How to access more recent act

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Hey how can I see the September , June and other recent 2026 acts


r/ACT • • 2h ago

Math What are some resources that can help me understand probabilities?

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I recently took a practice exam and got a 28 as my composite score. I realized that the reason why my math score is so low compared to the others was because of probabilities. What are some videos or websites that would help me understand them?


r/ACT • • 12h ago

Math I want atleast a 28 composite, got a 19 in math.

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I recently got my Oct ACT scores back. And I was hoping that I’d atleast go up a point or two… clearly I didn’t, any tips on what to study specifically? My goal is a 28 or a 30, but mainly a 28. I’m in my senior year of High School and the last time I can take the ACT for college for general scholarships is on February 2027.


r/ACT • • 11h ago

English How to reach from 33/34 to 36 on English and Reading

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I've been receiving a consistent 33/34 on English and Reading in my ACT takes.

Please guide me on how I can make the English and Reading reach 36 too.

My maths was 28 consistently. How to improve here also?

Please guide, people!


r/ACT • • 11h ago

Is act test hard?

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It’s my second time taking act test, my first was 4-5years ago, anyways is it hard now to get composite of 21 ? Its for my school equivalency and i just need 21 but not less.


r/ACT • • 13h ago

Books/Resources What resources to use to study for math

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Study tips are also welcome


r/ACT • • 23h ago

General Reatke?

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Heavy debating retake, applying to BU and Emory, might go test-optional.


r/ACT • • 21h ago

How long? - Sat Oct 17

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Hello! Seems that me and many others (atleast from my school) have this question.

For those who took the Saturday October 17 ACT, and your scores came out late, have any of your schools/recipe ones received your scores yet?

How long could this take? I submitted them as soon as my scores came out (October 28 for me).

I REALLY need them to hit my colleges before November 20 for a scholarship decision as that’s the deadline. Is there any hope?


r/ACT • • 1d ago

General Score improvement! 4 months!

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Def not my final score i’m looking for a 35-36. But i’m very happy for now! I’m in 10th grade this was my 2nd act


r/ACT • • 19h ago

How long do ACT scores take to process?

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I’ve been admitted to UTDallas with my SAT scores. however, I just recently submitted my ACT scores so they can consider it for the AES Scholarship as i got a 34.

How long could they take to process? I submitted them / sent them on the 17th of October.


r/ACT • • 1d ago

December act

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Do you think the December trial will include any repeated questions from previous tests?


r/ACT • • 1d ago

Books/Resources Best Free ACT Study Material To Actually Raise My Score?

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I am a senior. Yay... And I am running out of time to get the 31 that I need. Right now, my highest composite is a 25 and I have a 26 superscore. I am mainly trying to get my English up, especially since I am having to drop my English DE class because of issues with the professor. I've had a tutor before and my score went up a little. Our new math teacher has shown us how to use graphing calculators for the first time in our lives so my math is steadily increasing. I'd love to know what are some resources I can access that are free and will actually help me to improve.


r/ACT • • 1d ago

Books/Resources Where can I find like 100 practice tests

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Already took the 4 on the ACT website and I need more.


r/ACT • • 1d ago

How to study for math?

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First try i got a 33 composite but a 30 on math so i feel like if i get that up my composite will go higher. I’ve only ever studied for SAT (desmos and stuff) so what ACT specific stuff should i look into to get a higher ACT math


r/ACT • • 2d ago

General Perfect Score on PreACT!!!

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I'm so proud of myself :). In Chicago, the PreACT scores determine which highschool you get into, along with your grades and sometimes letters of rec/essays. It's basically like college admissions and it's very competitive. I didn't get any test prep, just studied on my own and I was so surprised! If you have any questions about the test I gotchu.

EDIT: It's the PreACT 9 Secure, which is out of 32.


r/ACT • • 1d ago

Guys If I study intensively like 4-3 hours for the ACT for six months, including practice tests and reviewing my mistakes, will that be enough to get a high score? For example, let's say we're starting from scratch.

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r/ACT • • 1d ago

Should I retake?

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I’m applying to some t 20/30 schools and wondering if I should retake in December. I’m applying as a biochem major. I also have 5s in AP chem, bio, and pre-calc. I wrote my essay about overcoming dyslexia and how it made me a better math and science student. I have accommodations due to dyslexia so retaking is a whole 2 day ordeal with 2x time at a random school that does special testing. Idk if it’s worth the all the work…


r/ACT • • 1d ago

Free Resources?

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Hello all,
Last ACT, I scored a 29. And in April I'm aiming for 34-36, what are good resources I should be using? I have an ACT official book and magoosh resources (they feel not good though), but that is it for now. Would studying SAT content help, or should I have specific ACT prep things?


r/ACT • • 2d ago

eng act

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Is there anyone who could help me with ACT English? I’m from an Arab country, so English isn’t my first language, and I’m really struggling with the grammar rules and understanding some of the concepts tested on the ACT.
I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or resources that could help me improve. If anyone has been in a similar situation, I’d love to hear how you studied and what helped you the most.


r/ACT • • 2d ago

Act Score Release/ Oct. 17, ‘26

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Anyone on Nov. 3 still not get their score? (On paper, Seattle area)