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ACT
The ACT tests English, Math, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing test — a faster-paced alternative to the SAT with a dedicated Science section.
2 hours, 55 minutes (3 hours, 35 minutes with Writing) durationComposite score 1–36 (average of four section scores, each 1–36).
Exam format details
English: 75 questions/45 min. Math: 60 questions/60 min. Reading: 40 questions/40 min. Science: 40 questions/40 min. Optional Writing: 1 essay/40 min.