ACT Writing Test

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• ACT offers a 30-minute Writing Test as an optional component to the ACT for students testing within the United States.

• The ACT Writing Test complements the English Test. The combined information from both tests tells postsecondary institutions about students' understanding of the conventions of standard written English and their ability to produce a direct sample of writing.

Students, you are encouraged to register for and take the ACT plus Writing.

What Colleges Have Decided about the Writing Test

Some colleges and universities have decided to require or to recommend that their applicants submit scores from the ACT Writing Test.

Others have decided Writing Test scores are not needed ; their applicants do not need to take the test.

Others have not yet reported their decision to ACT.

You may access the ACT website for more information, to s ee What Colleges Have Decided about the Writing Test . Go to www.act.org/aap/writing and follow the steps to see what is required.

Note: The information reported reflects what was most recently provided to ACT by colleges and universities. For specific information about an institution's Writing Test decision or admission requirements, please contact its Admission Office.

For specific information about the requirements of a scholarship program, check directly with the scholarship agency.

The NCAA has advised ACT the Writing Test is not needed for initial eligibility.