The ACT: Resources for Parents/Students
The ACT® is a national college admissions examination recognized by universities and colleges in the US. The State of Arkansas will provide one opportunity for all Arkansas 11th grade
students to test at their respective high schools during spring. Note that the ACT is offered throughout the year at different testing sites, but the State is sponsoring the spring administration dates below only.
The ACT: Option 1*
Paper: February 25, 2025
Accommodated (Paper): February 25-28, March 3–7, 2025
Online (Standard and Accommodations): February 25-28, March 3–7, 2025
The ACT: Option 2*
Paper: March 11, 2025
Accommodated (Paper): March 11–14 & March 17–21, 2025
Online (Standard and Accommodations): March 11–14 & March 17–21, 2025
* Districts will choose either option 1 or option 2 as their initial test date
- Why take the ACT?
- ACT Planning
- Test Prep Information
- The ACT Calculator Policy
- Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Understanding Your Scores
For more information, please contact:
Jimmy Blevins, Assessment Program Manager
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability | Assessment
One Capitol Mall Ave., Suite 4C-300
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-5752
Email: jimmy.blevins@ade.arkansas.gov
Sheree Baird, Assessment Program Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability | Assessment
One Capitol Mall Ave., Suite 4C-300
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-0902
Email: sheree.baird@ade.arkansas.gov