ACT Test Day
On test day, students need to have several items with them. There are three items that students can't do without: the test center admission ticket, without which the student can't take the test; a current form of acceptable identification (a driver's license or current passport is sufficient), without which the student will not be admitted; and a couple of soft-lead no. 2 pencils with erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils are allowed). The test proctor may have pencils available, but students should not count on this and ensure they have some ready. Taking a watch in order to accurately time oneself and a permitted calculator for the mathematics exam is also suggested. It is recommended that the student pack these materials the night before the test and have them ready to go the next day.
There are also specific things that students should not bring with them on test day. The following list, while not all-inclusive, covers the majority of items specifically forbidden for students to have with them during the ACT exams:
- Food or drink (including water)
- Books, including dictionaries
- Notes
- Scratch paper or other aids
- Highlighters
- Colored pens or pencils
- Correction fluid
- Any electronic device other than permitted calculators (examples include timer, cell phone, media player, PDA, headphones, camera)
- Reading material
- Tobacco in any form
Students should leave any items not specifically cited on the allowed materials list at home or in their vehicles during the testing period.
