Students who test outside of the domestic U.S. usually have to wait about 3 weeks to see their multiple choice scores. If you opted to take the ACT with Writing, then your essay score will be added a little later, about two weeks after your multiple choice scores.osted by Rebecca Safier | Aug 21, 2015 5:40:00 PM. After you take the ACT, the anticipation isn't over! Now you have to wait to find out your scores. While they're not available immediately, you don't have to wait too long to see your scores or have them sent to colleges.