ACT

The American College Testing Examination, commonly known as the ACT, is a standardised test widely used for college admissions in the United States and increasingly recognised by universities worldwide, including several prestigious institutions in India and other countries. The exam is administered by ACT, Inc., a non-profit organisation based in Iowa, United States. The American College Testing Examination serves as a critical assessment tool for undergraduate admissions, measuring high school students' readiness for college-level coursework. The American College Testing Examination is an international-level standardised test that evaluates students across four mandatory sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing section. The composite score ranges from 1 to 36, calculated as the average of the four mandatory section scores. Top participating institutes accepting American College Testing Examination scores include prestigious American universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Yale University, and Princeton University, as well as Canadian institutions like the University of Toronto and McGill University. Several Indian universities and international branch campuses also now accept ACT scores for admission to their undergraduate programmes. The American College Testing Examination primarily facilitates admission to undergraduate programmes across various disciplines, including Engineering, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Computer Science, and pre-medical tracks. The exam's comprehensive approach to testing academic knowledge and college readiness makes it a preferred choice for students seeking admission to competitive undergraduate programmes worldwide. Unlike many Indian entrance examinations, the American College Testing Examination tests learned concepts from high school curricula rather than requiring specialised coaching, though preparation is still recommended to achieve competitive scores.