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.

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2012	August 17, 2012	August 18 – 24, 2012
October 27, 2012	September 21, 2012	September 22 – October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012	November 2, 2012	November 3 – 16, 2012
February 9, 2013*	January 11, 2013	January 12 – 18, 2013
April 13, 2013	March 8, 2013	March 9 – 22, 2013
June 8, 2013	May 3, 2013	May 4 – 17, 2013

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.