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ACT and Residual ACT

ACT Assessment


The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

  • The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
  • The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
  • Applications must be received by ACT prior to the application deadline.
  • Online registration is available at http://www.act.org/
  • Application deadlines are strictly enforced by ACT.
  • Registration-$31; Optional Writing Test - $15 additional.
  • Late registrations are $20 additional; Standby registrations are $40 additional. 
  • Calculators are allowed.
  • Prep courses are available through Southeast Missouri State University - Extended & Continuing Education. For more information, please contact Extended & Continuing Education at (573) 986-6879 or http://www.semo.edu/continuinged/
Test Dates   Application Deadline   Late Application Deadline  Test Location 
Oct 25, 2008 Sep 19, 2008 Oct 3, 2008 Academic Hall 
Dec 13, 2008  Nov 7, 2008  Nov 20, 2008  Academic Hall 
Feb 7, 2009  Jan 6, 2009 Jan 16, 2009  Academic Hall 
Apr 4, 2009  Feb 27, 2009 Mar 13, 2009 Academic Hall 
June 13, 2009*  May 8, 2009  May 22, 2009  Dempster Hall

Report to Academic Hall, second floor (near the Auditorium), for room assignments. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.

*June 13, 2009 test administrations will be held in Demspter Hall. Report to the Atrium in the center of the buidling for room assignments. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.

 

R-ACT (Residual ACT Assessment)


The Residual ACT is provided twice a year. 

  • Please complete the online application. Testing fee of $50.00 is payable to Southeast Missouri State University. Payment can be made the day of the test.
  • Scores CANNOT be transferred to or from another institution.
  • Calculators are allowed on the math portion of the exam.

Test Date  Test Time   Application Deadline
Dec. 2, 2008

8 a.m.

Dec. 1, 2008
July 16, 2009

8 a.m.

July 15, 2009

Candidates should report to Academic Hall room 347 for testing. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.

For additional information, please contact Testing Services (573-651-2836).

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