The ACT exam (American The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the requirements for admission to undergraduate universities in the United States, and is one of the most important bases for the awarding of scholarships, together with the "American College Entrance Examination", administered by the ACT Corporation. The test is divided into four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning, and the essay (optional). Compared to the SAT, the ACT is relatively less difficult but more time-critical, making it a good choice for Chinese test takers.