Testing Center

ACT Residual Test

The ACT assessment is a curriculum- and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students' academic readiness for college.

The ACT is the capstone of the College and Career Readiness System. The test uses the same score scale as ACT Explore and ACT Plan, making the system an effective tool to monitor academic progress and student growth.

The ACT (No Writing) consists of four multiple-choice tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and an additional Writing Test.

The ACT Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that measures your writing skills - specifically those writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses. The test consists of one writing prompt that will define an issue and describe two points of view on that issue. The examinee will then have 30 minutes to respond to a question about the issue.

See www.actstudent.org for more information about the Writing Test.

The ACT is given frequently throughout the year to allow students to have an equal opportunity to take this exam. Through the Testing Center, incoming freshmen can take the ACT Residual.


2024 Test Dates

All tests begin at 9:00 a.m.

January 8
January 9

February 13

March 12

April 17

May 21

June 4

July 9

August 6

September 10

December 5

Students must bring these items to be admitted to test:

  • Receipt from Business Office showing proof of payment ($55)
  • Photo ID (Driver's License, School ID)
  • 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
  • ACT approved calculator (click here for calculator policy)
  • No cell phones, food or drinks are allowed

Contact

Testing Center
586 N. 10th St.
HSU Box 7650
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Phone: 870-230-5470
Fax: 870-230-5484

Driving Directions

The Henderson State University Testing Center is located in the James T. Caplinger Airway Science Academic Center on Hwy 7 (also Hwy 67 and 10th St) on the Henderson State University Campus in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. From Interstate 30, take Exit 78. If you are traveling from the west, make a right toward Henderson State University. If traveling from the east, make a left. Follow Highway 7 going south for approximately 4 miles. Go under the Pedestrian Overpass Bridge, then take the first left into the Caplinger parking lot.