ACT-SO Categories

There are a total of 25 ACT-SO categories from 5 areas in the ACT-SO competition. Students may compete in up to 3 categories.

Sciences

Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics/Electronics, Physics/Energy, Physics/General

Humanities

Music Composition, Original Essay, Play Writing, Poetry

Performing Arts

Dance, Dramatics, Music Instrumental/Classical, Music Instrumental/Contemporary, Music Vocal/Classical, Music Vocal/Contemporary, Oratory

Visual Arts

Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Filmmaking/Video

Business

Entrepreneurship