Please follow the easy 4-step process below to apply for accommodations on the ACT. All testers must register online at www.act.org. Plan ahead – it will save you time and money later!

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

1. Create an account and/or log in to the ACT website. Begin the registration process by choosing a test date.
2. During the registration process you will be prompted to select National or Special Testing (see below if you are not sure what kind of tester you are).
3. After you've completed the registration process, forward your confirmation email to Ms. Harms.
4. Sign this Release form and email a copy to Ms. Harms. You can complete steps 2 & 3 together.

After steps 1-4 have been completed, Ms. Harms will complete the remainder of ACT's application process online. Accommodations decisions usually take 2 to 4 weeks to process.

IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE TEST ALREADY AND ARE APPROVED TO USE ACCOMMODATIONS:

1. Choose a test date and register online.
2. Forward your confirmation email to Ms. Harms and she will "assign" the test to you.

 

National Testers

• 50% extended time
• Large-block answer sheets
• Large print test booklets

Special Testers

• Any timing code different from standard time or 50% extended time
• Computer for the Writing section only
• 100% extended time
• Multiple day testing

Check your learning profile for the list of accommodations for which you may qualify.

Read the 2019-2020 ACT Special Testing Policy here.

 

**of special note SI will NOT offer the December or July test at SI**

No. The scheduling and administering of all tests must be organized by the SSD Coordinator per the ACT's policy.

No. The SAT is administered through the CollegeBoard, which is separate from the ACT.

Testing agencies deny accommodations for different reasons. You might receive different accommodations on the ACT versus tests administered through the CollegeBoard.

Ask Ms. Harms if you have questions about your approved accommodations.

SI administers the ACT to school-based special testers only. The dates below are for your reference. St. Ignatius will NOT offer the July test date.

National Testing Dates

Click here for a full list of registration deadlines and testing dates.

Special Testing Dates for the 2019 - 2020 School Year:

This schedule is for Timing Codes 6 & 7 only. Timing codes 2, 3, and 5 will schedule their testing directly with the SSD Coordinator. Don't see your Timing Code here? Contact Ms. Harms for more information.

December - NOT AVAILABLE 

February Schedule - President's Day Conflicts possible

Timing Code 6 (50% ET with computer accommodation)

Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM: All sections

Timing Code 7

• Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: English (70 minutes), 30 minute break, Mathematics (90 minutes)
• Tuesday, February 11 during X Period (8:20 AM - 9:15 AM): Reading (55 minutes)
• Friday, February 14 during FML (8:20 AM - 9:15 AM): Science (55 minutes)
• President's Day - Subject to Change: Tuesday , February 22 during FML (8:20 AM - 9:20 AM): Writing (60 minutes)  

Timing Codes 2 & 5

To be scheduled individually.

April Schedule - condensed for Easter Break

Timing Code 6 (50% ET with computer accommodation)

• Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM: All sections

Timing Code 7 

• Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM: English (70 minutes), 30 minute break, Mathematics (90 minutes)
• Sunday, April 5 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Reading (55 minutes), 15 minute break, Science (55 minutes), Writing (60 minutes)

Timing Codes 2 & 5

• To be scheduled individually.,

June Schedule - All Timing Codes

Timing Code 6 (50% ET with computer accommodation)

• Monday, June 15 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM: All sections

  Timing Code 7

• Monday, June 15 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: English (70 minutes), 30 minute break, Mathematics (90 minutes)

• Tuesday, June 16 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Reading (55 minutes), 15 minute break, Science (55 minutes), 15 minute break, 15 minute break

Timing Codes 2 & 5 

• To be scheduled individually.

July - NOT AVAILABLE

SI is closed for the summer.

Accommodations

• Additional FAQs for Parents & Students
• General information
• Consent Form

Test Prep

• ACT online prep
• Dates, Deadlines, Test Centers (ACT Student Home Page)
• Compass Prep
• Kaplan Prep
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