ACT Prep: Sections, Scoring & Free Practice
The ACT is a college-admissions test with a composite score out of 36. Here's how the sections are structured, how long it takes, and what's tested — with free COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the ACT and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
How is the ACT composite scored?
On the Enhanced ACT, the composite is the average of English, Math, and Reading (Science is reported separately); on the classic format it averages all four sections. Either way it's rounded to a whole number from 1 to 36.
Is ACT practice on COSMIQ free?
Yes. ACT practice on COSMIQ is free — voice tutoring, a smart board, and realistic full-length mock tests, with no card required.
Estimate your score with the free ACT score calculator.