ACT

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses high school students' knowledge and skills in English, mathematics, and reading, with an optional writing and science test. The results are used by colleges and universities to help make admissions decisions.

The COHS School Day ACT for JUNIORS is April 1, 2026!

Registration for the School Day ACT will be later in the fall.

It's common for students to study 10-20 hours a week for one to three months before the exam. Free online college readiness study prep courses:

If you are interested in taking the ACT another time of the year at a different location, please click here for ACT National test dates & registration. These test dates are on Saturdays; the test location will be at another high school in the area. (Ex. Huntsville High School)
It will take about 45 minutes to register online for the ACT National Test (at a different high school on a Saturday). You will need a credit card and a headshot photo when creating your account. Do not use your school email when registering; use an alternate emial address so you will have access to your scores after you leave high school.
Need financial assistance? See the CCMR Coordinator to see if you qualify for a test fee waiver.
Do you normally receive testing accommodations through 504 or an IEP? The student must begin the process of requesting SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities). Accommodations are submitted and are approved or denied by ACT. This process must start well before the test date and be submitted by the SDD deadline. The following link has for more information: ACT Accommodations Information Link