7.4 ACT (Utah)
The ACT (American College Test) is an in-person, curriculum-based education and career planning tool for high school students that assesses the mastery of college readiness standards.
To learn more:
Q: Which students take the ACT?
A: Utah students in 11th grade have the option to take the ACT once.
Q: When will this assessment be administered?
A: The ACT is administered once a year in the Spring.
Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person?
A: This assessment is administered in-person.
Q: How do I schedule this assessment?
A: Scheduling will be available through the Assessments tab of the OpenEd platform.
You can also sign up and pay to take the test through act.org. Parents are responsible for the cost of the test, but you can submit for reimbursement through OpenEd (click here for info on how to submit for reimbursement).
Q: What is the participation expectation for this assessment?
A: OpenEd students are expected to participate in the ACT, but you have the option to decline to participate.
To do that, you can update your student's participation status through the Assessments page in the OpenEd platform.
Video: Here's a quick overview of how to navigate assessment info in-platform.