ACT

The ideal study time for the preparation of ACT exam is not univesal and it varies from student to student. However, many students find that 10-20 hours per week for 2-3 months gives enough time for ACT preparation.

An ACT score of 17.5 is an average score and may not be accepted everywhere. This may not be accepted for admission at top universities. Aiming for ACT score above 20 would improve your admission selection. So try and score around 20 or above.

Best way to prepare for ACT is to check areas of your strengths and weaknesses in ACT subjects. Do this by means of taking ACT mock tests. Thereafter you  make your study timetable and set personal learning milestones.

Yes, the Math section is mandatory. You cannot skip it if you want a total score. It is one of the main four parts. Even if you hate numbers, you have to take it. Try to learn the easy formulas to grab quick points. It counts for your Composite score.

The perceptions of difficulty depend on individual strengths and weaknesses, as both the tests cover similar subjects. Many students find ACT's Science section challenging, while some find SAT's evidence-based reading and writing challenging. Ultimately, neither test is inherently 'harder' than the other.

Yes, you can register for the ACT test online. You simply need to craete a student account on the 'My ACT' portal. Then you will be required to log into your account and follow the steps to register for the ACT online. 

If you opt for the writing and Science sections with your ACT test, then you will be tested on all 5 subjects of the test, i.e., English, Maths, Reading, Science, and Writing. Fees of the ACT test with Science and Writing sections in 2026 for the non-US students is USD 221.50.

The ACT test fee along with the Writing section is $211.50. This includes test on the English, Maths, Reading and Writing section; however, the scores for the Writing section will not be included in the composite score.   

No, the updated ACT test's composite score will only include scores from the English, Maths and Reading sections. If anyone opts for Science section, their scores for the Science section will be given separately but not in the ACT composite score. 

The ACT test along with the Science section will cost $196.50 for all non-US test takers. The ACT test with Science section will include the English, math, reading and science.