How to Check ACT Scores

This article was co-authored by Christopher Taylor, PhD. Christopher Taylor is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Austin Community College in Texas. He received his PhD in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.

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You may be anxiously awaiting your scores if you recently took the ACT. The scores can give you an idea of what types of schools may accept you and where you need to improve for future testing. You can check your test scores by accessing them online after the ACT and requesting a copy of official scores.

Part 1 of 3:

Accessing Your Scores Online

Step 1 Sign up for a student account on the ACT website.

Step 2 Look up score report dates.

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Step 3 Sign in to your online account.

Step 4 Review individual scores.

Step 5 Be aware of potential delays.

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Getting Your Score Report in the Mail

Step 1 Recognize the difference between online scores and the score report.

Recognize the difference between online scores and the score report. Although your score remains the same, the scores you see online are not official. Instead, you’ll receive an additional student report in the mail. Your high school and chosen colleges will also receive separate reports. These official reports contain useful data including scores, college and career planning information, grades for high school courses, predictions for performance in specific college programs and courses. [7] X Research source

Step 2 Watch for your official report.

Step 3 Order additional copies of your official student report.