ACT Test®

The ACT® test is required for two of Rowan College's Allied Health programs: DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) and NMT (Nuclear Medicine Technology). 

The ACT® test is required for two of Rowan College’s Allied Health programs: DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) and NMT (Nuclear Medicine Technology).

There are two forms of the ACT® tests and both are offered at RCSJ: 

  • Residual test
  • National test

The Residual ACT® can only be used at RCSJ. The National ACT® score reports may be sent to other colleges and universities.

The Residual test is issued through the RCSJ Testing Center. Test dates can be found in the Selective Admissions Program Packets. Students must sign-up in person at the RCSJ Testing Center. Tests are issued on specific Saturday dates and students must report at 7:30 am. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Students who are late will not be seated.

Note: Duplicate copies of Residual scores cannot be obtained from ACT or RCSJ.

The National ACT® also is issued at Rowan College. However, students must schedule their testing date through the ACT® website and pay for the exam online. National test results may be sent to other colleges. 

Have Questions?

ACT Test - Frequently Asked Questions

Cell phones or any electronic devices are not permitted during testing. These items cannot be held by testing staff. Students with these items will not be permitted to test.

The ACT® test consists of four subject tests: English, mathematics, reading and science.

  • English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
  • Mathematics: 60 questions, 60 minutes
  • Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
  • Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes

Please refer to the current Allied Health Packet.

Registration must be done in person at the Testing Center during regular business hours.

The Residual ACT® is scheduled three times a year on Saturdays in September, December and February. Students must report to the testing room at 7:30 a.m. The test begins promptly at 8 a.m. The test is given on the Rowan College campus; room locations vary, depending on the number of students testing. The location will be written on students' registration forms.

Official test results are mailed to students approximately 4 to 6 weeks after testing. For the February Residual ACT® only, tests are hand-scored, and Admissions sends students a form notifying them whether they have met the
minimum required score. The student will receive an official copy in the mail.

Minimum required scores can be found in the Allied Health Admission Packets. The ACT® score is a composite of all four tests.

A minimum of 60 days must elapse before repeat Residual Testing. Students may take the ACT® no more than 12 times total.

Currently, there is no expiration date. Check the Nursing and Health profession Packets for updates.

  • Valid identification
  • Sharpened no. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils)
  • A permitted calculator.

Visit the Test Day page on the ACT® website for more details.

More information about the test day, Visit the Test Day page on the ACT® website. Practice test booklets are available at the Testing Center and are given to students when they sign up for the test.

For any documented disabilities, please contact the Department of Special Services at 856-415-2265.