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ACT Changes Ahead: Shorter Test, No Required Science Section

BestColleges

Students will have the option to take the science portion of the ACT, similar to the optional writing portion. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. The science section requirement is being removed from the ACT, and the test will be shorter to be more flexible and manageable for students.

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Is the ACT About to Dethrone the SAT?

Top Tier Admissions

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the ACT has made bold moves to redefine its role and stay ahead of the competition, particularly the Digital SAT. New changes announced to the ACT will not only make it more popular but could also challenge the dominance of the Digital SAT. Here’s why.

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Coming Soon: Major Changes to the ACT

Discovery College Consulting

Not only are today’s high school students being affected by frequent changes in colleges’ testing policies (as described in a recent blog post ), they also have another upcoming change to contend with: next year, the ACT will switch to a digital format, in addition to undergoing other alterations.

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Changes to ACT Test

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Changes to the ACT test were announced earlier this week. These changes will roll out at national test centers in spring of 2025 and for school-day testing in spring of 2026. For now, students planning to apply to selective colleges should continue preparing for the science section if they are taking the ACT.

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Preparing for the FAFSA 2025-2026 Launch

HelloCollege

Department of Education announced changes to the FAFSA 2025-2026 launch , meaning there are some key updates to the FAFSA release schedule and process that you need to be aware of. FAFSA 2025-2026 Changes According to U.S. But, this means families need to be prepared to act quickly once the form is available.

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Future Years' ACT Test Dates: 2024, 2025, and Beyond

PrepScholar

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 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027.

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Big Changes to the ACT: What Students Need to Know

HelloCollege

The ACT is undergoing major changes. Earlier this week, the CEO of ACT, Janet Goodwin, announced plans to adapt the test to better meet the needs of students and educators, namely through increased flexibility and a shorter test. Shorter Test Duration The new ACT will be significantly shorter in both time and the number of questions.

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