ACT Testing & Resources

Preparing for the ACT is an essential step on the path to academic achievement and college readiness. At Missouri Military Academy, we are committed to providing our cadets with the resources, guidance, and tools they need to excel. 

About the ACT

The ACT is a college entrance exam that many colleges and universities in the United States use as part of the college admissions process. It is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in five core areas: English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional). Learn more about the ACT. 

In addition to using an ACT score for admissions decisions, most universities also use ACT scores as they award scholarship money. Every school sets their own criteria, but raising your ACT score by just a point or two may significantly impact the size of your scholarship. A number of schools also use ACT tests scores as placement tests for classes you can take as a freshman. Having a higher score may allow you to take a more advanced class rather than the entry level course in a subject area. 

Scheduling the ACT Test

Missouri Military Academy encourages all 11-12 grade cadets to take the ACT at least once, but they are given multiple opportunities throughout the year to take it. 

The ACT test is offered on 6 Saturday dates each year (September, October, December, February, April, June, and July – see the ACT website for the exact dates this year). MMA does not serve as a testing center for any of these dates, but will provide transportation to the nearest test center. Cadets wishing to tests on a Saturday should register to test at Mexico High School (if that test center is not available for a specific date, speak to Ms. Wells about alternatives). MMA does serve as test center for two special school day testing options in October and April.

 If you would like to take the ACT on one of the Saturday dates, cadets should create an account and register at myACT.org. Information about the school day testing events at MMA will be sent out to cadets and parents in early September and February each year.

With questions regarding the ACT for MMA cadets, please contact Director of College & Career Placement Cameo Wells by phone at 573.581.1776 ext. 228 or via email at cameo.wells@missourimilitaryacademy.com.