ACT

The topics covered in the Reading section of the ACT exam are:

1. Key ideas and details (44-52%)
2. Craft and structure (26-33%)
3. Integration of knowledge and ideas (19-26%)
4. Field test, embedded (25%)

There are self-contained questions and some questions that belong to a set of several questions (charts and graphs) in the Maths section of the ACT exam. The topics covered in the Maths section of the ACT exam are:

1. Preparing for higher math (80%)
   • Number & Quantity (10-12%)
   • Algebra (17-20%)
   • Functions (17-20%)
   • Geometry (17-20%)
   • Statistics & Probability (12-15%)
2. Integrating essential skills (20%)
3. Modeling (>=20%)
4. Field test, embedded (9%)

The English section of the ACT exam comprises of multiple-choice based questions based on some essays and paragraphs. Here are the topics covered along with their weightages in the English section of the ACT exam in 2025:

1. Production of Writing (38-43%)
2. Knowledge of Language (18-23%)
3. Conventions of Standard English (38-43%) 
4. Field test, embedded (20%)

The ACT exam syllabus covers three multiple-choice based subjects and two optional sections, i.e. Science and essay writing:

Yes, with a focused and consistent plan, two months can be enough to prepare well for the ACT exam. This time is enough to identify any weaknesses that you may have in a subject, review the content you are using for preparation, practice with full-length tests, and refine test-taking strategies.

You can prepare for the ACT exam by beginning to understand its three main sections, i.e. English, Math, Reading and the optional Science Writing sections. To start with, take a full-length ACT practice test to pinpoint the area of your strengths and weaknesses. Then, create a study plan to target preparation for your weak areas. Use official ACT exam preparation materials, reputable prep books or online programs only for the purpose.

You can check your ACT exam scores on your dedicated "MyACT" account. You can simply just log into your account and look for the results section. Note that signing into your ACT account to look for results does not fasten up ACT's result declaration process. 

Yes, you can now get a superscore for your ACT exam. The superscores will automatically be calcuated and provided to you by ACT if you have taken the ACT exam more than once since 2016. 

Starting September 2025, the duration of the ACT exam for all the non-US test takers, will be shortened. This will be achieved by reducing the number of questions asked earlier on the ACT exam. The new test format will have 44 fewer questions than earlier. 

It's recommended to select a test date that is at least two months before the application deadlines for any colleges and scholarship organizations you plan to apply to.