The ACT - Should You Test Again?

Should You Test Again?

There are no limitations to how many times you can take the ACT. But how do you know if you should take it again?

You should definitely consider retesting if:

You had any problems during the test, such as misunderstanding the directions, running out of time, or not feeling well.

You aren't satisfied that your scores accurately represent your abilities.

You see a discrepancy between your ACT scores and your high school grades.

You have completed coursework or an intensive review in subject areas included in the ACT since you tested.

How will you do on a retest? ACT research shows that of the students who took the ACT more than once:

55% increased their composite score on the retest
23% decreased their composite score on the retest
22% had no change in their composite score on the retest

Score choice and the ACT

If you take the test more than once, you can select the test date with your best scores and have them sent to the colleges you choose.

You cannot select test scores from different test dates to construct a new record to be reported.