ACT 2020 Test Dates And Deadlines
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ACT 2020 Test Dates (Confirmed)
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2020 | January 10, 2020 | January 11-17, 2020 |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29-March 13, 2020 |
| June 13, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | May 9-22, 2020 |
| July 18, 2020* | June 19, 2020 | June 20-26, 2020 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
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ACT 2020-2021 Test Dates (Projected)*
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2020 | August 7, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| October 24, 2020 | September 20, 2020 | October 4, 2020 |
| December 12, 2020 | November 6, 2020 | November 20, 2020 |
| February 6, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 15, 2021 |
| April 10, 2021 | March 5, 2021 | March 19, 2021 |
| June 12, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
| July 17, 2021 | June 11, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
*Dates are projections based on previous schedule information.
ACT Study Tips And Strategies
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