ACT

Latest Updates:

NUST University Islamabad will also accept ACT exam for all undergraduate admissions. SEE MORE!

LUMS University will accept ACT exam scores with Essay beside SAT for admission to all Undergraduate programs. This will be for Fall 2020 intake and onward. See https://admission.lums.edu.pk/testing.

Unlike SAT, the ACT exam also tests the student’s general information & knowledge in the fields of Science & English including Reading, Critical Writing & Mathematics.

As English is an International Language being spoken as Native in more than 50 countries of the world, this kind of exam scores are now preferred in most international universities & colleges for international students.

ACT will be Computer Based means

– Quick results within 3-4 days

– Multiple dates in a year

– Writing section will be on Computer instead of paper-pencil where some students struggle with handwriting issues.

Support for teachers:

Become an ACT Certified Educator

ACT Certified Educators is an innovative credentialing program that recognizes individuals who meet certification requirements designed to enable them to help students prepare to take the ACT test. Modules include the ACT Basics course as well as any or all of the specialized ACT test subject areas: English, math, science, reading, and writing.

Becoming an ACT Certified Educator is a simple, three-step process. First, candidates submit an application that is subject to ACT review. Next, candidates participate in an on-site training program. Finally, candidates are required to successfully complete a post-training assessment related to the specific training program. Certification requires candidates to attend training courses. The ACT Basics and ACT Writing courses are one day in length, and the other ACT subject-specific courses include two days of training. This course includes activities to enhance educators’ knowledge of fundamental aspects of the ACT test and the resources available to students. Training activities promote the development and use of learner-centered skills and the standards of professionalism required of ACT Certified Educators.

Certification

Candidates must pass an assessment administered after the completion of training activities.
To register your interest to become ACT Certified Tutor please email us at act@icd.org.pk with your CV and we will register you for next session available.
ICD is offering ACT Tutor Certifications in major cities as per need and demand.
Details of this program are at https://educators.actclub.org/act-certified-educator/

Test Dates & Locations

2023-2024

Test Centers Location:

ACT is conducted at following ICD Centers:

• ICD Lahore
• ICD Islamabad
• ICD Karachi 
• Aitchison College Lahore

ACT exam new centers are opened in Pakistan

• Skans School of Accountancy Lahore
• KTTS-Karachi Technologies & Testing Services Karachi
• SKANS School of Accountancy, Islamabad

Test Registration & Fee

Test Registration

For ACT Exam registration
1. Simply go to Official ACT website
2. Create an account.
3. Select Test date and Test Center
4. Pay fee online using Bank credit / debit card.

Test Fee

Test fee is payable Online through credit/debit card.

Test Result

ACT highest score is 36 and a minimum of 22 is considered to be a good ACT score while SAT highest score is 1600 and a minimum of 1294 is considered to be a good SAT score.
ACT score report can be seen online through ACT account. ACT test scores for part of multiple choices, are available within 2 weeks after the test date. The writing part result is available after 2 weeks from the exam date. Moreover, if you have taken ACT with writing, your overall result is not reported until your writing scores are available.

Test Day Information:

Candidates must adhere following before Exam

• To start with, get a good sleep the night before and go into the exam with a clear head – you will need to be fresh as a lot of concentration is required.
• With Reading and Use of English, it is best to read the whole text in Parts 1, 2 and 3 before starting to fill in any gaps, as some of them will require an understanding of the whole text. In Part 4, don’t forget to always use the keyword exactly as it is given.
• With Reading and Use of English, make sure you look carefully at the instructions, title and subtitle for each text as these will tell you where the text comes from and will give you an idea of what it is about.
• Writing, remember that each part carries the same number of marks, so don’t spend too long on one part, and avoid having to rush at the end. Give yourself time to plan, write, and check and edit your work. If you do make any changes, make sure your corrections are clear.
• Listening, don’t panic if you miss something. Remember that each listening text will be played twice so you have a second chance. Make sure you read through the questions carefully before the recording starts; this will give you an idea of what it is about and will help you to follow it more easily.
• Speaking, make sure you listen to what your partner is saying and pick up on the comments they make. Communicating is all about listening and responding appropriately.