r/act
A forum to discuss the ACT and forms of preparation for taking the test.
How to think about r/act
The community focuses on discussions related to the ACT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Members share strategies, resources, and personal experiences to prepare for the exam. What sets this community apart is its supportive atmosphere, where users can seek advice on study techniques, test-taking strategies, and emotional support during the preparation process.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are primarily high school students, often aged 16-18, who are preparing for college admissions. The vibe is generally collaborative and encouraging, with members seeking to improve their scores and share insights. Parents and educators may also engage, contributing to discussions about effective preparation methods and resources.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes helpfulness and respect, with a focus on sharing constructive advice and personal experiences. Content that provides clear, actionable tips or resources tends to thrive, while overly promotional or off-topic posts are likely to be downvoted. The community sees a steady flow of posts, especially during peak testing seasons, as students seek last-minute advice or share their experiences after taking the test.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement is key; brands can provide value by sharing free resources, study guides, or hosting Q&A sessions with educators. Content that aligns with the community's focus on preparation and support, such as tips for managing test anxiety or study schedules, is more likely to be well-received. Direct advertising or sales pitches are generally discouraged.
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What r/act talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Medical-Sir-5964
- u/cadwi
- u/Donald_Keyman
- u/woodbridge3500
- u/actslayer
- u/hla_ahmed
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- u/reeee_toes
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- u/kpas05
- u/AktanEd
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- u/LBL_Class2023
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- u/Codate
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- u/mateoisascrub1205
- u/Pleasant_Road4899
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- u/orangeddit23
- u/Morphisist
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- u/Pretend-Lavishness82
- u/Known_Island_8557
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- u/charltxn
- u/Healthy_Block3036
- u/leolrg
- u/MarcusAurelians
- u/castawaylol
- u/TutorBizACT36
- u/ThunderGod_13
- u/ZoVaApps
- u/redditjayy11
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- u/itsalpal33
- u/Fog789
- u/StarTutors
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- u/Numerous-Mud-635
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- u/stopitnowplsz
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- u/hy000
- u/Studying_For_The_ACT
- u/idle_creator
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- u/CoolHeadeGamer
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- u/[deleted]
- u/cadwi
- u/Healthy_Block3036
- u/Donald_Keyman
- u/Optimist-Pryme
- u/MarcusAurelians
- u/rollobones
- u/leolrg
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- u/woodbridge3500
- u/Sexdoer
- u/kpas05
- u/hla_ahmed
- u/Expert_Intention9057
- u/Polnareff0
- u/Crim98
- u/castawaylol
- u/PlayFlimsy9789
- u/veryanonomyous
- u/actslayer
- u/ItsJackson1234
- u/adamite994
- u/pri13sha05
- u/gavinsup
- u/-tree-trunks-
- u/shadowlynx8791
- u/McBobBagger
- u/by5506210
- u/SpiteReal3635
- u/gabovegat
- u/Bruno_Golden
- u/ThunderGod_13
- u/TutorBizACT36
- u/Apart-Fun7133
- u/Professional_Rule_70
- u/mateoisascrub1205
- u/deux_oeufs
- u/Codate
- u/Eltheon_
- u/ArcherScared6597
- u/ComfortableCream4398
- u/weareinconsolable
- u/iamtheduckie
- u/itsalpal33
- u/Lucas450510
- u/StatementNew2564
- u/ZoVaApps
- u/Medical-Sir-5964
- u/IHAVEDORITOS2
- u/redditjayy11
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- u/taoruihuang
- u/yetanotherHSstudent
- u/HungryCantaloupe7449
- u/0dysseus123
- u/Numerous-Mud-635
- u/cancerous_cat
- u/mathchops
- u/rwurui
- u/Cryomag3
- u/LBL_Class2023
- u/Certain_Breakfast_72
- u/SoftBackground2834
- u/Scared-Friendship673
- u/heavenscumming
- u/reeee_toes
- u/YEETAWAYLOL
- u/AktanEd
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- u/Let_me_tell_you_
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- u/Pleasant_Road4899
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- u/happy_orangee
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- u/StarTutors
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- u/MonoSpree
- u/Fog789
- u/RecentInvestigator17
- u/hascitrin
- u/MichelleLamascaux
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- u/--Space_Ship--
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Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Sudden-Translator567
- u/Only_Lengthiness154
- u/Beneficial-East-4825
- u/Senior-Ad-3123
- u/Full_Tomato_2000
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- u/AStabin
- u/Pdwagyyyyy2
- u/Glittering-Anxiety96
- u/Acrobatic-Cloud6787
- u/PotentialNerve9292
- u/woodbridge3500
- u/jiggy132
- u/thekatinthehatisback
- u/sincostanseccot
- u/Visual_End658
- u/Accomplished-Double9
- u/StaySaucey_
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- u/LazyMango3016
- u/Sixpathleywin31
- u/Victorthebest17
- u/emilyykim
- u/Appropriate-Reach830
- u/kpas05
- u/Emprier
- u/Thin-Environment4048
- u/Away-Specific-8716
- u/castawaylol
- u/MarcusAurelians
- u/Rekr43
- u/73837282x
- u/AmbitiousCancer
- u/MonoSpree
- u/shadowlynx8791
- u/jdigitaltutoring
- u/Drblackcobra
- u/jwjwwj
- u/Evan584
- u/ConclusionWooden3821
- u/MarkleRip
- u/leaf1598
- u/Short-Banana-1422
- u/Julieccat56
- u/Dense-Injury-134
- u/Fighter0987
- u/ri_theguy
- u/RelativeTechnical334
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- u/Consistent-Ad-567
- u/Gloomy-Accountant329
- u/geheiejrbdbs
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- u/sluggisHippo
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- u/leolrg
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- u/Fabulous-Courage-273
- u/Pigdog0508
- u/SomeEntityHere
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- u/Professional-Race483
- u/Nervous-Ad4873
- u/user0497102
- u/althoree
- u/weareinconsolable
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- u/Yoyoyame
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- u/amourrArii
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- u/KreeshKesai
- u/iiraoni
- u/maatchaa
- u/theycantgetme
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Glittering-Anxiety96
- u/Thin-Environment4048
- u/Sudden-Translator567
- u/thekatinthehatisback
- u/AssuasiveLynx
- u/Beneficial-East-4825
- u/Pdwagyyyyy2
- u/MarcusAurelians
- u/bumblebeeluver
- u/Odysseyrage
- u/Agreeable_Resident52
- u/weareinconsolable
- u/Professional-Race483
- u/Rekr43
- u/jwjwwj
- u/De-Andre-11
- u/jdigitaltutoring
- u/Only_Lengthiness154
- u/Full_Tomato_2000
- u/fei_xng
- u/kpas05
- u/Dense-Injury-134
- u/Remarkable-Radish-82
- u/Victorthebest17
- u/ConclusionWooden3821
- u/salti_friez
- u/StaySaucey_
- u/Fabulous-Courage-273
- u/Accomplished_Ad4080
- u/PossiblyA_Bot
- u/AcceptablePaper1077
- u/woodbridge3500
- u/GalapagosStomper
- u/Sixpathleywin31
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- u/Small_Ninja_1650
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FAQ
r/act — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/act have?
r/act has approximately 219,100 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/act created?
r/act was created on March 23, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/act about?
The community focuses on discussions related to the ACT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Members share strategies, resources, and personal experiences to prepare for the exam. What sets this community apart is its supportive atmosphere, where users can seek advice on study techniques, test-taking strategies, and emotional support …
What subreddits are similar to r/act?
Communities similar to r/act include r/apstudents, r/collegeresults, r/psat, r/chanceme, r/applyingtocollege.
Who are the most active posters on r/act?
The most frequent posters on r/act include u/[deleted], u/Medical-Sir-5964, u/cadwi.
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