ACT Aspire
ACT Aspire Assessment System
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the ACT Aspire
The ACT Aspire, administered by ACT, Inc., costs Varies by country, takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 1 years.
ACT Aspire is a comprehensive, longitudinal assessment system that measures student progress and growth from grades 3-10 toward college and career readiness. Developed by ACT, Inc., it provides early insights into student performance relative to ACT College Readiness Benchmarks, allowing educators to identify gaps and intervene early. The system includes summative tests for accountability and interim assessments for ongoing progress monitoring.
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MAP Growth is computer-adaptive and focuses on growth measurement. ACT Aspire links to ACT benchmarks specifically. Both are interim/benchmark assessments used for progress monitoring.
Many states have their own accountability tests. ACT Aspire serves as the state test in some states (Arkansas, Alabama) or as supplementary assessment in others.
PSAT 8/9 is College Board's assessment linking to SAT. ACT Aspire links to ACT. Both measure college readiness but use different frameworks.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Varies by country
- Validity
- 1 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No