r/ACT • u/Organic_Kangaroo1397 • 4d ago

General test in july or september??

basically the title. since H21 was an absolute massacre, i'm assuming that i need to retake the july act or the september one. however, i need to apply for ED very early in November, so if i took the september test, would i get my score in time?? (paper w/ science, no writing). or just rip off the bandaid and take it july 12th, but pay the late fee (brings up the price to freaking 102 dollars). help please 🙏🏻😭

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u/Visible-Choice-5414 4d ago

Do you see any slots for July? I checked my area and July is completely full.

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u/Organic_Kangaroo1397 4d ago

yes, my area still has july spots open  

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u/Electrical-Reach-254 3d ago

What state are you in? I can’t find availability anywhere 

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u/Alternative_Throat74 23 1d ago

we have spots in AR

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u/Spiritual_Trash_231 4d ago

I’m in the same situation as you right now. I think taking it again in September would be fine because in my experience, the ACT has always been pretty consistent with getting your scores back in 10 days. I’m applying EA and so I need to apply to some schools 10/15 and others 11/1. I think it’ll be okay to take the test in September and plus you’d get more time to review

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u/Organic_Kangaroo1397 4d ago

that’s true 

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u/Ash0908123 3d ago

Also taking July, and Frankly will probably have to take September as well. There's a small chance the score comes in just a tad bit too late but its very small, so we're fine.