Why Are There No February ACT Test Centers in New York?
***NOTE: As of February 2019, New York hosts ACT test centers. We’re still waiting on July though…*** Just when you thought being a New Yorker represented the pinnacle of human achievement, you learn that the other 49 states enjoy privileges denied the Empire State. We’re not just talking about tax policy here. Of all the states in the Union, New York is the only one with no ACT test centers in February or July. Considering that the ACT is administered in New York every April, June, September, October, and December, you might not lament the loss of yet another test date. In practice, however, many juniors see February as an ideal time to test due to their academic and extracurricular schedules. So why are we New Yorkers locked into the International Test Date calendar while the rest of the United States, Canada, and even Guam get to test during the…