Enhanced ACT聽and聽PreACT

What K-12 Educators Need to Know
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Learn more about ACT changes and enhancements for higher ed educators and administrators.

ACT is Evolving to Better Meet the Needs of Today鈥檚 Students 

 
 

The enhanced ACT offers schools and districts a more streamlined, flexible testing experience with the validity and reliability educators trust. Beginning spring 2026, the enhancements roll out to state and district administrations with the new format and Composite score reflecting English, math, reading; science section optionality at the contract level; and allowable breaks between core assessments and science and/or writing.

The enhanced PreACT will follow and align to the enhanced ACT. See PreACT changes here.

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Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the enhanced ACT

Enhanced ACT Research and Resources for K-12 Educators

K12 Educator鈥檚 Guide to the ACT Enhancements (PDF)

Reporting Categories Tables: Comparison of Legacy and Enhanced ACT Test (PDF)

Interpreting Scores on the Enhanced ACT: Guidance for K-12 and Higher Education Institutions (PDF)

Initial Evidence Supporting Interpretations of Scores from the Enhanced ACT Test (PDF)

The Enhanced ACT Linking Study Report (PDF)

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Find out how and when all of the PreACT assessments are aligning to the enhanced ACT. 

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