Anyone from Philadelphia? - please help, going to PA to take ACT

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<p>I really want to take the ACT test in september for various reasons. However, as many of you know, it will not be given in NY and some other states, so I am planning on taking the Amtrak train from NY to Philadelphia so that I can take the test ASAP. Driving is not an option because I don't have a car and couldn't find anyone to take me there. After I arrive at the 30th street station in philly, I have to find a way to get to temple university( the test center). Does anyone here know the best way to get there--is there any bus or train going in that direction? And is there a nearer test center to the 30th street location? I did not want to take a taxi to temple university since the cost of the trip would be too high(about $120 plus the act fee). But I can do that if it is my only resort. </p>

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<li>ALso, what is the best time to arrive in order to take the test? Does the act start at 8:00 like the sat?</li>
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<p>Any comment is appreciated.</p>

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<p>Did you just what time the earliest train arrives?
They can run late sometimes.
Maybe you should leave the night before.</p>

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<p>The earliest arrives at 5-6am. Do you know what time the test usually begins?</p>

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<p>And is anyone here going through this as well?</p>

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<p>Test starts at 8:00, and you need to get there a little early--like by quarter till--to check in and get settled. Temple is the closest test center currently posted. There's public transportation maps for Philadelphia at <a href="http://www.septa.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.septa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p>

<p>When you get your admission ticket, it might have a phone number to contact the test supervisor, who should be able to advise you on transportation. If there isn't a phone number, you could call ACT to try to get one.</p>

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<p>I'm considering going down to PA, not sure though.</p>