I'm going to take the ACT soon and I'm curious about when and how I'll receive my scores. Is there a specific day or time frame when the results typically come out? How do I access them? Thanks for the help!
ACT scores are typically released around 10 business days after the date of your exam, but keep in mind that the writing section, if you took it, can take a little longer - your multiple-choice score may be released first, followed shortly by your writing score. To access your scores, you'll need to log into your ACT account on the ACT website (www.act.org). When your scores are available, they'll be posted in your account's online score report.
Once your scores are released, you can download your score report from your ACT account. This report will detail your composite score and individual section scores. If you would like to send your ACT scores to colleges, you can do so through your account by providing the institution codes of the colleges you want to receive your scores.
Keep in mind, though, that the time frame of score releases can vary depending on the test administration and the volume of test-takers in that session, though. So, it's always good to check the ACT website for updates on score release dates.
Lastly, don't worry if your scores are not available exactly at the 10-business-day mark. Sometimes it may take a little longer for the results to be posted, but that doesn't mean you did poorly. Stay patient, and keep checking your ACT account for updates. Good luck!
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