Taking the ACT

  • All 11th graders will have an opportunity to take the ACT for free at Harding in the Spring.

    If you missed the free in school ACT Test and/or if you want to improve ACT score you can retake the test for free twice if you are on free/reduced lunch if not there is an ACT application fee.

    • Please come to the College and Career Center (CCC) for help if you have questions or problems signing up.
    • You can sign up online at http://www.actstudent.org
    • A few helpful hints:
    • You can take the test here!  Harding offers the ACT test on national test days.  (Test site code is 178800)
    • Harding’s school site code is 242-255.
    • Cost to take the ACT Test
    • You may qualify for a total of two test fee waivers if you qualify for free or reduced lunch. See Mr. Shady in the CCC.
    • Make sure you keep a record of your ACT username and password.  Keeping your codes will help when checking scores, signing up for another test or getting additional needed information.
    • You should print a copy of your admission ticket and bring it the day of your test along with a picture ID.
    • DO NOT MISS YOUR TEST DAY OR YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $30.
    • Arrive by 7:30 or before.  Arriving at least 30 minutes before the test begins will give you time to relax before you start.