What GPA and SAT/ACT scores do I need to get into UPenn?

The ACT exam occurs 7 times in a year in fixed months, i.e. February, April, June, July, September, October and December. These tests are strategically conducted either on a Friday or Saturday - in different sessions. Students can book a specific test date up to 4 weeks in advance.    &nbs

For Indian students in 2026, the best way to prepare for the ACT test is to start 3-6 months earlier, utilise the official ACT prep materials and focus on timed practice to manage the fast-paced, 3-section structure (English, Math, Reading). 

The last date to register for the ACT exam in 2026 is 12 June 2026. The ACT exam corresponding to this registeration deadline would be conducted on June 10-11, 2026. 

The ACT and SAT are designed to be equal in difficulty, and every major U.S. college accepts both without preference. However the difficulty of each test is highly subjective and depends on your individual cognitive strengths and test-taking style.

Both ACT and SAT are standardised tests accepted for undergraduate admissions in the USA and elsewhere. The test scores are also considered for scholarship applications. 

The SAT exam comes with Reading, Writing and Maths sections. The Reading and Writing sections also include questions from Sci