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ACT Preparation

ACT Preparation in Europe for the Enhanced ACT

The enhanced ACT is 75 minutes shorter than the old test, Science is now optional and outside the US it is taken on computer at a test centre seven times a year. MBA Center prepares students across Europe for it with one-to-one tutoring at €45 an hour and a €150 self-study package with 1,300 practice questions and four mock tests. Our students have scored 34 to 36 and gone on to Harvard, Brown and Georgetown.

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Our Courses

Our ACT courses

CourseWhat’s includedBest forPrice
Private tutoringOne-to-one lessons, the ACT study book and six full-length mock testsA 34+ target, or a weak Math or Reading score€45 per hour
Self-study250 video lessons, 1,300 practice questions and four full-length mock testsIndependent students who want structured practice€150

See ACT course options and enrol → · Deciding between tests? See our SAT preparation.

The Exam

The enhanced ACT at a glance

These are the official facts from ACT.

SectionQuestionsTime
English5035 minutes
Math4550 minutes
Reading3640 minutes
Science (optional)4040 minutes
Writing (optional)1 essay40 minutes
FeatureEnhanced ACT
Total length2 hours 5 minutes for English, Math and Reading; 2 hours 45 minutes with Science
Scores1–36 composite from English, Math and Reading; Science (with a STEM score) and Writing are reported separately and do not change the composite
Delivery outside the USComputer-based at test centres
Fee outside the USUSD 188.50; USD 198.50 with Science; USD 213.50 with Writing; late registration USD 42
Score reportsIncluded for you and up to four colleges named at registration; further reports USD 20 each
Test Dates

International ACT dates 2026–27

Test datesRegistration deadlineScores released
11–12 December 202613 November 202617 December 2026
12–13 February 202715 January 202718 February 2027
2–3 April 20275 March 20278 April 2027
11–12 June 202714 May 202717 June 2027
9–10 July 202711 June 202715 July 2027

Late registration closes two weeks after the regular deadline.

Target Scores

What ACT score do universities expect?

UniversityPublished ACT policy and data
StanfordSAT or ACT required; middle 50% ACT 34–36 (Class of 2029); accepts the ACT superscore composite
BrownSAT or ACT required again from the Class of 2029
CornellSAT or ACT required at all eight undergraduate colleges from fall 2026 entry
Bocconi (bachelor’s)ACT accepted instead of the Bocconi Test; a composite below 19 is not considered; ACT code 5356

See our Bocconi guide.

Study Plan

How long does ACT preparation take?

Most students prepare over two to three months alongside school and book two sittings, so a retake still reaches universities before their deadlines. A typical plan with MBA Center:

Diagnostic test

Set a baseline for English, Math and Reading, and decide whether Science is worth adding for STEM programmes.

Weeks 1–4

Grammar and usage, algebra to trigonometry, and reading passage types.

Weeks 5–8

Timed sections at the new pacing, and Science data questions if you take it.

Weeks 9–12

Full-length computer-based mock tests, error logs reviewed with your tutor.

Test day and retake

Name your four free score-report colleges at registration.

Alternatives

ACT or SAT?

FeatureACT (outside the US)Digital SAT
Length2 h 5 min (core); 2 h 45 min with Science2 h 14 min
SectionsEnglish, Math, Reading; Science and Writing optionalReading and Writing; Math
Scores1–36 composite400–1600
FormatComputer-based at a test centre, same questions for everyoneAdaptive, on your own device
FeeUSD 188.50USD 111
International dates 2026–27SevenEight

Stanford, Brown, Cornell and Bocconi all accept either test. In our experience, students who read fast and prefer a fixed, non-adaptive set of questions often choose the ACT. See our SAT preparation.

Results

ACT results from our students

R
Regina · 36
Admitted to Brown University’s BS/MD programme with the Warren Alpert Medical School.
V
Victoria · 36
Admitted to Harvard College (Faculty of Arts and Sciences).
J
Jennifer · 34
Admitted to a BA at Georgetown University.
Where We Teach

ACT preparation across Europe

ACT runs computer-based test centres across Europe. We tutor students one-to-one and online throughout Europe: Paris · London · Madrid · Milan · Berlin · Munich · Zurich · Amsterdam · Brussels · Dublin · all our cities →

FAQ

ACT preparation: frequently asked questions

What changed in the enhanced ACT?

The test is 75 minutes shorter with 44 fewer questions, Science is optional, and the 1–36 composite is now based on English, Math and Reading only.

How long is the ACT now?

2 hours 5 minutes for English (35 minutes), Math (50) and Reading (40). Optional Science adds 40 minutes and optional Writing another 40.

How much does the ACT cost in Europe?

USD 188.50 outside the United States, USD 198.50 with Science and USD 213.50 with Writing. Reports to four colleges are included.

How is the ACT taken outside the US?

On computer at a test centre. There are seven international test dates in 2026–27, from September 2026 to July 2027.

How much does ACT preparation with MBA Center cost?

Private tutoring costs €45 an hour with six full-length mock tests, and the self-study package costs €150 with 250 video lessons, 1,300 practice questions and four mock tests.

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