What is the latest date to take the ACT?

<p>Here is my scenario... I am a junior right now, and plan to apply to colleges next year, probably with one college early decision. So what is the latest date I can take the ACT and still receive my score in time to apply early decision? And what is the latest date I can take the ACT if I apply regular decision (on the earliest date I can submit the application regular)?</p>

<p>Disclaimer: I do not plan to procrastinate. However, I want to know if I can take the ACT as a senior, so that I have the summer to prepare for it.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>I'd say September for any schools that you want to apply early action to, November otherwise.</p>