Future ACT dates are only confirmed a little more than a year in advance, but at PrepScholar, we've researched patterns from previous testing years to predict future ACT test dates.
In this guide, we'll provide the confirmed and likely dates for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. From the data we've looked at, we can predict these dates with a fair degree of confidence.
2022-2023 ACT Test Dates
First, let's take a look at the dates and deadlines for the 2022-23 ACT testing year. All of these dates are confirmed by ACT, Inc., although score releases can sometimes be delayed.
Test Date | Deadline | Late Deadline | Online Score Release* |
Sept 10, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Sept 20; Oct 4, 2022 |
Oct 22, 2022 | Sept 16, 2022 | Sept 30, 2022 | Nov 8; Nov 22, 2022 |
Dec 10, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022; Jan 3, 2023 |
Feb 11, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 28; Mar 14, 2023 |
April 15, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | April 25; May 9, 2023 |
June 10, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | June 20; July 4, 2023 |
July 15, 2023** | June 16, 2023 | June 23, 2023 | July 25; Aug 8, 2023 |
*The first date is when multiple-choice scores come out, and the second date is when complete scores become available
** No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date
2023-2024 ACT Test Dates
Finally, let's take a look at the projected dates and deadlines for the 2023-24 ACT testing year. All of these dates are our own estimations.
Test Date | Deadline | Late Deadline | Online Score Release* |
Sept 9, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Sept 19; Oct 3, 2023 |
Oct 21, 2022 | Sept 15, 2022 | Sept 29, 2022 | Nov 7; Nov 21, 2023 |
Dec 9, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023; Jan 2, 2024 |
Feb 10, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 27; Mar 13, 2024 |
April 6, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | April 16; May 1, 2024 |
June 8, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | June 18; July 2, 2024 |
July 13, 2024** | June 14, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | July 23; Aug 6, 2024 |
*The first date is when multiple-choice scores come out, and the second date is when complete scores become available
** No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date
How Accurate Are These Future ACT Test Dates?
The 2022-23 ACT test dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates have been confirmed by ACT, Inc.
The ACT test dates and registration deadlines for future years should be fairly accurate, as there's little variation from year to year. The score release dates for all years are less predictable, but scores should come out within a week of the anticipated score release dates.
Also, note that not everyone receives their multiple-choice scores at the same time.
How to Use These ACT Test Date Projections
Most of the future ACT dates in this article should be correct. If you have an idea of the month and year you want to take the test, you can check to see whether your test date is on the same day as, say, prom or your birthday.
Basically, these charts make it easy to figure out whether you'll have any possible conflicts. If any of the test dates are off, they'll most likely be exactly a week earlier or later.
Remember, though, that there is some margin of error and these are still just projections. You can plan your ACT schedule using our projections, but definitely check again within a year of the test for the confirmed dates. Nevertheless, the above dates should give you a good idea of when future ACTs will take place.
What's Next?
Are you wondering when you should sign up to take the ACT for the first time? This guide to choosing the right ACT test date describes the most important considerations to help you choose the best test date for you.
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Justin has extensive experience teaching SAT prep and guiding high school students through the college admissions and selection process. He is firmly committed to improving equity in education and helping students to reach their educational goals. Justin received an athletic scholarship for gymnastics at Stanford University and graduated with a BA in American Studies.