On April 15 the ACT announced that it would offer a take-at-home exam in June and July.
Similar to other standardized tests that are transitioning to a take-at-home option, the ACT will be proctored by a live proctor in real time. This move creates a major advantage for ACT over its rival, SAT. The College Board, which administers the SAT, this week disappointed approximately one million students who were slated to take the test in summer when it decided to cancel the sitting in June. The next SAT date is not until August.
The ACT schedule will change slightly, but all candidates who were already registered for June and July will be rescheduled for free.
In addition to offering a take-at-home test in June and July, the ACT plans to make the remote option permanent starting this fall. The organization does not plan to cancel its regular fall sittings that will take place in testing centers, but will offer the remote alternative as an option.
Details e.g. the technical requirements or any potential changes in the scoring are not available yet.
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