ACT

The American College Test is a national college entrance exam required for placement at UAM.

Many colleges throughout the United States require the ACT for admission. Check specific regulations for the college of your choice.

 All registration information is found on the ACT website: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html

Availability:
Five national test dates are given and periodically additional local tests are given at some colleges. Contact the college you plan to attend for more information on residual testing. Check the ACT Registration Bulletin for all information on national test dates and registration deadlines.

How to Register:
Registration Bulletins for national test dates are available at the UAM Counseling & Testing Services Office located in Harris Hall room 201.  Registration may be done online.

Time Required:
Approximately four hours of actual testing time are required. However, additional time is required to complete the necessary identification and check-in. Plan to arrive promptly at the time designated on the schedule.

Important Note:
On test date, a photo ID is required, or a letter from your high school counselor containing your physical description. The identification letter must be on your high school’s letterhead. Samples of acceptable forms of ID are located in the  ACT Registration Bulletin.

Use of a calculator is permitted but not required. See Bulletin for acceptable styles.