THE 5 ACT Test sections
​& THEIR time limits 
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ENGLISH
75 Questions
45 Minutes
MATH
60 Questions
60 Minutes
READING
40 Questions
35 Minutes
SCIENCE
40 Questions
35 Minutes
WRITING
1 Essay Prompt
40 Minutes

Sample Test questions
​TEST TIPS & practice SETS from ACT.org

​ACT COMPUTER BASED EXAM FORMAT
TIMED & UNTIMED ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS FOR EACH SECTION
[note: scroll down to the free section]

NOTE: NCA will be giving you the computer based format this year.
You will have the standard time limits for each section.
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​practice tests with answer keys
​from ACT

Do your first practice test or two slowly to get used to how the questions are worded.
Then do more practice tests following the time limits.
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​NOTE: The ACT exam changes very little each year,
​so these past practice exams are still good resources for your preparation.
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OTHER FREE ACT PRACTICE Sites
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