Digital & In-Person ACT Practice Tests
- Official ACT® content in paper or digital testing formats
- Interactive score reports with proprietary student analytics
- Percentile rankings, timing analysis, and trap answer detection
- Online on demand or in-person proctored in 8 metro areas
- Extended time accommodations available for all digital tests and most in-person tests
“Compass guided our son through a baseline practice test and then designed a tutoring program specifically tailored to his needs. When the test date arrived, our son felt prepared and exceeded our expectations.” –Darrin & Stacy B., Parents of an 11th Grader at Glenbrook South High School
Compass Demo Testing Center for Digital ACT Practice Tests
Students and parents can take a free 13-step guided tour of the same digital environment used for every Compass online ACT practice test. The testing center tour walks through the timer, highlighter, notes, answer eliminator, answer masking, question flagging, and navigation tools with a visual example of each, then lets students try sample questions hands-on. No account or sign-up required.
Device & Browser: The demo testing center requires Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Mobile phones are not supported.
Sample score reports and testing center demos are not available on mobile devices
Choose Your ACT Practice Test Format
NOTE: This is for new students only. If you are working with Compass as a 1-on-1 tutoring client, please log in to your account to request a practice test through the “Schedule a Practice Test” button on the Tests tab. If you are enrolled in a group class or have ever taken a practice test with us, please call (800) 685-6986 or email tests@compassprep.com to set up a new practice test. Students who have tested with Compass previously may see a repeat test when using this registration.
Online
Online On-Demand
Enhanced ACT
Digital
System Proctor
Any Day, Any Time
$50
per test
- Full-length, fully timed digital ACT practice test
- Take it at home, on your schedule
- ACT interactive score report
- Percentile rankings and student analytics
- 120 days of question and answer review
- Extended time accommodations available
In-Person
Live In-Person
Enhanced ACT
Paper
Human Proctor
Test-Day Conditions
Set Dates
$50
per test
- Full-length, fully timed paper ACT practice test
- Proctored in person with official test-day conditions
- ACT interactive score report
- Percentile rankings and student analytics
- 120 days of question and answer review
- Extended time accommodations available
New York in-person practice tests are $100.
10% of practice test proceeds are donated to organizations advancing educational access.
Practice Tests Terms & Conditions
All practice test purchases are non-refundable. Compass reserves the right to limit or decline practice test requests. Students who are not enrolled in a tutoring program or small group instructional class are limited to one practice exam per test type. Students enrolled in a workshop are limited to one additional practice test for that test type. On-demand test purchases can take up to 24 hours to process. Please reach out to our team at tests@compassprep.com if you have any questions or need clarification.
As with official testing by the College Board or ACT, capacity constraints may limit our in-person ability to confirm students at their first-choice testing sessions. We may be able to accommodate impacted students by offering a different testing location (including digital options via our Online Testing Center or with an online proctor) or a different time and date. Students must schedule in-person and paper practice tests with sufficient notice to allow Compass staff to prepare the appropriate testing materials. In some cases, self-administered, at-home paper testing is also an option. Paper tests taken at home must be mailed to a student in advance, so planning is important.Compass reserves the right to enact, enforce, and alter test scheduling and reservation policies.
Registered users can Login for the current list of testing options. Please keep in mind that any in-person session may already be full. A practice test request made via any page on our website (www.compassprep.com or my.compassprep.com) does not constitute an in-person reservation. You will be notified by the Compass office about our ability to confirm your place on the in-person testing roster. Students with a past due balance may be asked to arrange payment before testing sessions are booked.
Students receiving testing accommodations from an official testing organization should discuss their needs with a Compass director. In-person extended time and other accommodations may only be available at certain testing locations and at certain times. Always reconfirm the specific accommodation when scheduling future in-person testing, as our proctoring staff cannot make last-minute changes.
Each test type has a limited number of available forms. Compass directors can advise you about the recommended scheduling to maximize the benefit from these forms.
Practice tests are best thought of as periodic performances that allow the student and a Compass instructor or tutor to assess progress. As such, we discourage practice testing that is not tied to Compass insight and instruction. Serial testing may prove detrimental by reinforcing bad habits and taking time away from thoughtful practice of skills and strategies. If instruction is being provided by a non-Compass tutor or company, we ask that you contact that tutor or tutoring company about their practice test offerings.
What is the New Enhanced ACT?
The new ACT, officially the Enhanced ACT, launched in April 2025 and became the standard format for all national testing in spring 2026. The core test runs about 2 hours and 10 minutes across English (50 questions, 35 minutes), Math (45 questions, 50 minutes), and Reading (36 questions, 40 minutes). Science is now a 40-minute optional section scored separately from the composite.
Whether taken on paper or digitally, the ACT remains a linear test: question difficulty does not change based on your answers. Compass offers Enhanced ACT practice tests in paper and digital versions, allowing students to practice with the format they plan to test. Read our complete guide to the Enhanced ACT changes or find answers in our ACT practice test FAQs.
Sections and Length
| Section | Questions | Standard Time | +50% Extended Time | +100% Extended Time |
| English | 50 | 35 min | 52 min 30 sec | 70 min |
| Math | 45 | 50 min | 75 min | 100 min |
| Break | — | 15 min | 15 min | 1 day |
| Reading | 36 | 40 min | 60 min | 80 min |
| Science (Optional) | 40 | 40 min | 60 min | 80 min |
You may receive an additional 20-minute section of any subject at the end of your standard time digital test if science is not included.
How long should I set aside to test?
Compass offers +50% and Double Time accommodations for all digital tests and most in-person tests.
- Standard: 3 hr 30 min
- +50% Extended Accommodations: 4 hrs 30 min
- +100% Extended Accommodations (Double): 6 hrs across 2 days
How Do Compass Interactive Score Reports Work?
ACT Practice Test Score Reports Go Deeper Than a Number
A composite score tells you where a student stands. It does not tell you why, or what to do next.
Every Compass ACT practice test comes with an interactive score report: national percentile rankings, timing and flow, the trap answers a student fell for and the ones they avoided, and a question-by-question comparison against students with similar scores. The skill assessment provides a deep dive into opportunities for score gains and the report’s SAT/ACT comparison tool helps show which test favors your student. No other test prep company provides personalized comprehensive diagnostics at this level with a practice test.
- Interactive Score Reports: Explore every question, answer, and metric.
- Time-Per-Question: See exactly where timing broke down.
- Attractor Answers: Analyze the trap choices you fell for and those avoided.
- Percentile Ranking Tool: Measure how score gains change competitive standing.
- Similar Scorers Chart: Compare how students at your level handled each question.
- SAT/ACT Comparison Tool: Gain data-driven guidance on which test to pursue.
- Question Flagging: Revisit questions you got right but never felt sure about.
- Skill-Level Breakdown: Drill into performance by skill area and question type.
- (NEW) Pacing Analysis: Assess opportunities to improve flow and pacing.
After the Test: From Baseline Score to Test Prep Plan
A practice test is a starting point, not a verdict. Treat the first one as a diagnostic ACT practice test: a baseline that reveals opportunity for targeted score gains. After a new ACT practice test, families can schedule a complimentary call with a Compass director to walk through the score report, weigh the ACT against the SAT, and decide whether an ACT class or one-on-one ACT tutoring fits the student’s timeline and goals. Questions and answers stay available for review for 120 days, so the baseline test can be compared to follow up tests to gauge progress and track improvement.
“Their algorithm for deciding between SAT and ACT won me over. Their ACT score increased from 30 on the initial practice test to 34 on the actual test, with increases in all 4 sections.” – Sandra M., Mother of an 11th Grader at Riverdale Country School
The Practice Test Partner for Hundreds of Leading High Schools
Compass administers ACT and SAT practice tests in partnership with hundreds of high schools nationwide, giving students a baseline in simulated testing conditions before they ever register for the actual exam. Counselors work with us because we deliver the tests, the score reports, and the follow-through without pressure tactics or sales calls to families.
“We first learned about Compass through Berkeley Carroll when they administered the practice tests. We were impressed by the score reports and their availability to discuss the results and formulate a plan for test prep. Both of our kids improved their scores from the baseline practice tests.” – Parent of two Berkeley Carroll students
ACT Practice Test FAQs
ACT Content and Testing Format
Do Compass ACT practice tests use official ACT content?
Yes. Compass is a licensed provider of official ACT® content, and every practice test we administer is built from official materials updated for the Enhanced ACT format. Using official content for the practice test is the most accurate predictor of how a student will score on their target test day.
What is the Enhanced ACT format?
The Enhanced ACT launched in April 2025 and is now the standard for all national ACT testing. The core test takes roughly 2 hours and 10 minutes comprised of English (50 questions, 35 minutes), Math (45 questions, 50 minutes), and Reading (36 questions, 40 minutes). Science is now an optional 40-minute section scored outside the composite.
Should my student take the digital or paper ACT practice test?
Try to match the practice format to your official exam format. Students planning to test on paper should take our proctored in-person paper test whenever possible. Students testing digitally should use the online format so they can practice with the on-screen timer, highlighter, and flagging tools. Because the ACT is a linear test, the content and difficulty are equivalent in both formats.
ACT Practice Test Scoring and Length
How is my ACT practice test scored?
Practice tests are scored the same day for digital tests (regardless of online or in-person) and students who take paper tests receive their results within one business day. Every student receives an interactive score report for each test with section scores, national percentile rankings, time spent per question, flagged questions, skill assessments, and the specific trap answers they fell for. You can review your questions and answers for 120 days after the test.
How long does an ACT practice test take?
Plan for 3 hours and 30 minutes with standard time, 4 hours and 30 minutes with +50% extended time, or 6 hours split across two days with +100% extended time. You may also receive an additional 20-minute experimental section at the end of your test.
Are extended time accommodations available for ACT practice tests?
Yes, 50 percent and 100 percent extended time accommodations are available for every practice test, online and in person.
ACT Workshops and Post Testing Opportunities
Can my student take a free ACT practice test?
Yes. The free 2-hour Compass SAT/ACT workshop includes a complimentary full-length practice test with a full interactive score report. Students can also take a free guided tour of the Compass Online Testing Center.
How many ACT practice tests should my student take?
Most Compass tutoring or class students take 3 to 4 practice tests: a baseline test, one or two mid-program progress tests, and a final test shortly before the official exam. Students not enrolled in a Compass tutoring program or small group course are limited to one practice test per test prep type to discourage independent serial testing which commonly reinforces bad habits instead of fixing core skill gaps when used in isolation without proper test prep instruction and professional guidance.
What happens after the practice test?
Families can schedule a complimentary call with a Compass director to review the score report and decide next steps, whether that is more practice, a class, or tutoring. There is no obligation as accurate assessment of baseline or progress is the point of the test.
More questions? Contact us anytime at Tests@CompassPrep.com
About Compass ACT Practice Testing
Compass Education Group is a test preparation company and a licensed provider of official ACT® content through the ACT affiliate program. Compass administers full-length Enhanced ACT practice tests in two formats: paper and digital. Tests are available online on-demand nationwide or proctored in person in eight metro areas: the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Manhattan, Boston, Houston, Seattle, and Washington D.C. Practice tests cost $50, or $100 for in-person testing in New York, and need-based fee waivers are available. Every test includes an interactive score report with national percentile rankings, time-per-question pacing analysis, attractor answer detection, skill-level breakdowns, a similar scorers comparison, and an SAT/ACT comparison tool that shows which test favors the student. Students can review their questions and answers for 120 days after each test. Extended time accommodations of +50% and +100% are available on every digital practice test and many in-person ones. Students preparing for the digital ACT can take a free guided tour of the Compass Online Testing Center, which mirrors the official digital testing environment, and families can attend a free two-hour SAT or ACT workshop that includes a complimentary full-length practice test. Compass practice tests are also administered in partnership with hundreds of high schools nationwide. After any test, families can schedule a complimentary score review call with a Compass director. 10% of practice test proceeds are donated to organizations advancing educational access.
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