{"id":16748,"date":"2025-11-04T11:39:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=16748"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:43:51","slug":"act-changes-reflected-in-our-act-test-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/act-changes-reflected-in-our-act-test-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"ACT Changes Reflected in Our ACT Test Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACT exam changes are in full swing, and like David Bowie singing &#8220;Cha-cha-changes,&#8221; we&#8217;re here to investigate the transformation that is reinventing the ACT. The much-anticipated ACT exam changes are designed to make your testing experience more efficient and less exhausting. Come along to find out precisely what the changes to ACT test mean for you as a test-taker.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u23f0 The Big Shift: Shorter Test, Smarter Focus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most impactful ACT exam changes are the overall reduction in test duration and the number of questions\u2014a definite win for students! Overall, for the core test, students will be tested on 44 fewer questions and spend 75 fewer minutes on the test. This means you\u2019ll experience a significantly shorter test, allowing you to focus your energy where it counts. The ACT is cutting the fluff to get to the core of what you know faster and more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less Decision Fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the math section, the number of answer choices will be reduced from five to four.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced Mental Fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reading passages in the reading section will also be shorter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optional Sections:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The science ACT test and the ACT optional writing test allow you to choose a testing experience that will highlight your strengths as a student.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Key Takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The ACT is changing to prioritize quality over quantity. The core skills and knowledge tested remain the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u23f1\ufe0f How Long Does an ACT Test Take Now? (Core Sections)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With fewer questions and less time in the testing chair, your pacing skills will become even more crucial. The enhanced ACT should take approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>New Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>New Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42 seconds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Math<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~1 minute and 7 seconds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reading<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~1 minute and 7 seconds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Science (Optional)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 minute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While timing per question is more generous, mastering your pacing is still a non-negotiable skill. That\u2019s why consistent use of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/act\/\"><b>ACT practice test<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f When Do the ACT Changes Take Effect?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be asking, &#8220;Is the ACT changing in 2025?&#8221; Here is the implementation schedule for ACT test changes 2025 and beyond:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Online and Paper Testers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For many, these changes have <\/span><b>already occurred<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State and District Testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online and paper changes will be implemented in <\/span><b>Spring 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the start of the testing window (February 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Testers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Changes will be implemented in <\/span><b>Spring 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on composite score calculations and official timing of test release, refer to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.org\/content\/act\/en\/products-and-services\/the-act\/test-changes\/enhancements.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACT.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\ud83d\udca1 New Terminology for Your Test Path<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACT has introduced new terminology to define different test combinations based on student choices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> English, Reading, Math<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core + Science:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The traditional four-section test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core + Essay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Including the ACT optional writing test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core + Science + Essay:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The full, expanded test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Peterson\u2019s Commitment: Adapting Our ACT Test Prep<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Peterson&#8217;s, we are committed to equipping you for success under the new format. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACT Test Prep Course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been thoroughly updated to reflect these ACT changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Peterson\u2019s offers eight practice tests in total (one diagnostic, one final, and six additional practice tests), all updated with the new structure. These include English, Math, Reading, and the optional Science and Writing sections, perfect for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online ACT Practice Test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Updated Content:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All material, videos, and interactive content have been updated to reflect the new test structure and timing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Section-Specific Course Updates:<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Peterson&#8217;s Update to Align with ACT Test Changes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added a statement of the question for each item and reduced the length of the English passages.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reading<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content aligned with shorter reading passages.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Math<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice questions now feature only <\/span><b>four<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> answer choices, down from five.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Science (Optional)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one passage per practice exam addresses an engineering and design topic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in you and your ability to tackle these ACT changes! 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