Hey folks, I've never taken an ACT before—just been doing the SAT till now. So I have no clue about its schedule. When does the ACT end? How many breaks do they give you and what time is the exam over, assuming it starts in the morning?
Hey! So the ACT exam structure is split into four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. There's also an optional Writing section if you choose to take it!
For the no-Writing exam, here's the rundown: You start with a 45-minute English section, then move straight to a 60-minute Math section. After these two sections, you get a 10-minute break. Up next is a 35-minute Reading section, and then you wrap up with a 35-minute Science section. So, the test without the Writing section runs for about 3 hours and 30 minutes (including breaks).
If you're taking the ACT with Writing, you'll get a 5-minute break after the Science section before moving on to the 40-minute Writing section. So, with the Writing section, the test runs for about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
The test traditionally starts at 8:00 AM. So, if you're taking the ACT without Writing, you're likely to finish by 11:30 AM. If you're taking the ACT with Writing, expect to end somewhere around 12:15 PM. Be sure to give or take a little time as the starting moment can vary slightly depending on the testing center and if there happen to be any minor delays.
Good luck!
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