ACT National & Residual Tests

 

 

ACT National:

The National ACT is administered nationally and is designed for use by institutions of higher education in making admissions decisions. The National ACT measures knowledge taught at the high school level in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning.

Test Format: Paper & Pencil Only

Registration Information:

• Register online at the ACT web site. 
• Students can request a registration packet on the ACT website, or may be able to obtain one from a local high school.
• UNC Wilmington does not provide registration packets.
• Students must complete the ACT registration and fee payment by the published deadlines.

Cost:

For fee information visit the ACT web site, or see your test registration materials.
$44.50 per exam (includes the required writing section)
*The writing portion is required for use by UNCW

Testing Dates: The National ACT will be administered in the University Testing Services office the following dates:

February 9th

April 12th

 

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ACT Residual:

The residual ACT measures knowledge taught at the high school level in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The on-campus, or residual ACT, is designed for use by universities as a service to prospective students who are unable to test on the national ACT test dates.

• Only students who are submitting an application for admission to UNC Wilmington may take the Residual ACT.
• Residual ACT scores can only be reported to a UNC Wilmington’s office such as Admissions, Registrars, or University College.

Test Format: Paper & Pencil Only

Registration: contact UNCW Testing Services

Testing Dates: February 22, 2008 and May 28, 2008

Repeating Tests:

A minimum wait of 60 days is required before retesting. If the 60-day wait period is violated, the retest scores will be cancelled automatically and no refund will be made.

More Information: Please contact testingservices@uncw.edu