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[![2026-2027 ACT Test Dates](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/hubfs/ACT%20Test%20Dates%202026-2027.jpeg)](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/act-test-dates-for-2026-2027) [2026-2027 ACT Test Dates](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/2026-2027-act-test-dates) ## [ACT Test Dates for 2026-2027](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/act-test-dates-for-2026-2027) [Jill Purcell](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/author/jill-purcell) Apr 1, 2026 2:32:58 PM [Read more](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/act-test-dates-for-2026-2027) [![Class of 2027: The test-optional era is over.](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/hubfs/Class%20of%202027.jpg)](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/the-sat-act-and-clt-are-making-a-strong-comeback-for-class-of-2027) [College Scholarships](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/college-scholarships), [College Admissions](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/college-admissions), [ACT Score](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/act-score), [ACT](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/act), [ACT Prep](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/act-prep), [ACT Practice Test](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/act-practice-test), [ACT Test](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/act-test), [Class of 2027](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/class-of-2027), [Test-Optional](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/tag/test-optional) ## [The SAT, ACT, and CLT Are Making a Strong Comeback for Class of 2027](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/the-sat-act-and-clt-are-making-a-strong-comeback-for-class-of-2027) [Get Smarter Prep](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/author/get-smarter-prep) Apr 1, 2026 2:27:43 PM The temporary test-optional experiment that began during the COVID-19 pandemic is winding down quick... 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While this year is filled with exciting milestones, it’s also one o... 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