More Dates, Faster Score Reports:

The ACT Transitions to Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

Overview

What to Expect• Benefits of CBT testing:

o Additional test dates/flexibilityo Less risk of test cancellation o Reduction in customs issueo Faster scoring and reporting for the multiple-choice

sectionso Ability to type answers to the writing testo Late registration; no more standby

• Common myths and facts • MyACT• Atlas Cloud• Additional resources

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Myths & Facts

Myth Fact

CBT is a completely different testing experience.

While computer-based ACT testing is a new format, the content of the test itself WILL NOT CHANGE. It's simply a new, more efficient way to take the test. Examinees will still take the test in a proctored test environment. The good news is they'll receive scores much faster and have more opportunities to test.

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Myth Fact

Preparing for the paper exam is different from preparing for the CBT.

Not at all! First of all, the best way to prepare for the ACT is taking rigorous courses and studying hard at school. Also, all previously existing free and paid ACT test prep tools--like ACT Academy, PreACT, ACT Online Prep, or The Official ACT Prep Guide--will fully prepare you for the content of the test. Best of all, CBT practice tests are now available so you can get the full CBT test prep experience!

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Myth Fact

My region won't have a CBT testing center.

ACT is working with international partners to secure test center locations in every region of the globe, and we'll continue this rollout after the CBT launches in September. You can find a test center near you when you register to take the test.

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Myth Fact

Universities won't accept CBT scores, at least not right away, because it's a new format.

All colleges and universities that have accepted ACT scores will continue to accept scores from the CBT version.

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Myth Fact

If my test center loses power or technology malfunctions, my score will be affected.

ACT test centers have the technology to save your progress and return to the test, should a power outage or other technology malfunction occur. All data related to your ACT test progress is continuously downloaded to a locally based computer into a cache in case mishaps occur.

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Test Dates and Deadlines

2018-2019 Dates

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Test Dates Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)September 7-8, 2018 August 31, 2018 No late fee required!October 26-27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29-

October 19, 2018December 7-8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3-30, 2018February 8-9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-

February 1, 2019April 12-13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-

April 5, 2019June 7-8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-31, 2019

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MyACT• What you can expect from registration:

o Improved user experienceo Mobile-friendlyo Faster

• More choices for registration including Friday and Saturday

• Score availability in MyACT (Multiple choice only) within 2-3 dayso Writing score within 2-3 weekso Printable pdf within 2-3 weeks post test

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Lessons Learned

• New registration system impacts users who intend on registering in a test center that is outside the United States

• International Users who have tested prior to September 2018 will continue to use the old system to see scores and order score reports

• New registration system requires a new account to be created. Your UserID from the old system will NOT work on MyACT

ACT Web Accounts

UserID (not an email) & tested prior to September 2018

MyACT = For new international users

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• Email must be valid• Address that user has access to inbox• Once personal account data is submitted, userwill be asked to verify by opening an email & clicking hyperlink

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Visit the ACT International Computer-Based Testing page:http://intl.act.org/cbt• Factsheet for computer based testing• Links to timed and untimed practice tests for each of

the subjects• Tutorial for computer-based testing• Myths & Facts About ACT CBT• FAQ documents in eight languages

Practice tests can be found on MyACT and by clicking the link above.

Questions?www.act.org/social

educators.actclub.org