ACT Testing FAQs

How do I apply for accommodations on the ACT?

Please follow the easy 4-step process below to apply for accommodations on the ACT.

REGISTER & APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Create an account and/or log in to the ACT website
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)
After you've completed the registration process, forward your confirmation email to the Learning Center at si_learning_center@siprep.org.
Confirm with the LC that the request for accommodations will include all accommodations listed on the students' Learning Profile

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

IF YOU ARE ALREADY APPROVED FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Choose a test date and register online
Forward your confirmation email to the Learning Center and we will "certify" the test date
Check the SI Special Testing Dates below to secure schedules
ACT Consent Form is required. Send with signed signature to si_learning_center@siprep.org

ACT Special Testing Dates (2021-2022) - SI ONLY

Special Testing Dates for the 2021 - 2022 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.

St. Ignatius Special Testing is NOT available in December 2021 or July 2022.

(all dates are subject to change based on proctoring and school schedules)

September 11, 2021

October 23, 2021DECEMBER ACT NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH SPECIAL TESTING -

February 12, 2022

April 2, 2022

June 11, 2022

National or Special Testing?

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. If you are not taking writing, then you will be a national tester.
100% extended time
Multiple day testing

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

How do I apply for accommodations on the ACT?

ACT Special Testing Dates (2021-2022) - SI ONLY

Special Testing Dates for the 2021 - 2022 School Year:

(all dates are subject to change based on proctoring and school schedules)

National or Special Testing?

National and Special Testing Dates (2021-2022)

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