Photo ID – you CANNOT enter without this!
Check ID qualifications here: Acceptable Photo Identification
If you don’t have a photo id, you can fill out this form and bring it with you: ACT Student Identification Form
What is the ACT? The ACT is a college admissions test that contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. Click here to register: act.org
English
35 minutes
50 Questions
Math
50 minutes
45 Questions
Reading
40 minutes
36 Questions
Science (optional)
40 minutes
40 Questions
Test Dates offered at LA for the 2026-2027 school year. LA is offering the ACT on the following Saturday test dates. All dates have the option for PAPER or BYOD (bring your own device):
July 11, 20206
September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
December 12, 2026
April 10, 2027
July 10, 2027
** If you are having issues, please contact Ms. Kessell at mkessell@oc-sd.com BEFORE registering for another school. More seats can be requested of ACT once the current capacity is almost full. If you pay to go to another location, you would be required to pay a fee to change back to LA.
*Note – ACT can cancel these dates if there is not sufficient registration and will move anyone signed up to a new location. Please remember to check your ticket information the week of the test and verify your testing location.
Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline (fees apply) | Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
July 11, 2026 | June 5 | June 24 | July 3 |
September 19, 2026 | August 14 | September 1 | September 14 |
October 17, 2026 | September 11 | September 29 | October 12 |
December 12, 2026 | November 6 | November 29 | December 7 |
April 10, 2027 | March 5 | March 23 | April 5 |
July 10, 2027 | June 4 | June 22 | July 5 |
If you are registering and cannot find LA, please contact Ms. Kessell at mkessell@oc-sd.com BEFORE registering for another school. More seats can be requested of ACT once the current capacity is almost full. If you pay to go to another location, you would be required to pay a fee to change back to LA.
Fees
Test | Price | Details |
ACT (no writing) | $68.00 | Includes report for you, your high school and up to 4 colleges (you must choose these schools when registering!) |
Science add on | $4.00 | |
Writing add on | $25.00 | Includes report for you, your high school and up to 4 colleges (you must choose these schools when registering!) |
Late registration | Additional $42.00 | Registration or test date change during late period |
Change Fee | Additional $49.00 | Includes Test Date or Center change |
ACT My Answer Key | Additional $36.00 | This gives you a copy of your test and answers. This price is if you select this before the test. |
ACT My Answer Key LATE | Additional $44.00 | This gives you a copy of your test and answers. This price is if you select this after the test. |
What to bring on test day!
Photo ID
Pencil
NOT mechanical, two would be best in case one breaks!
Calculator
The TI-84 Plus CE provided by LA is acceptable.
Check here if you have a different calculator: Acceptable Calculators
Admission Ticket
This has the information needed to fill out the ACT Answer document.
LA will open at 7:45am for students to check in. Students must be checked in by 8:00am or they will be denied admission as the test will start promptly at 8:00am.