The American College Test (ACT) serves as the most utilized college admissions test in the United States. With disparities existing in the scores of Black males on the ACT exam compared to their peers, it is imperative to explore how these students are perceiving and experiencing the ACT. This study explored how Black male students experience the ACT and how their perceptions and beliefs may influence that experience. By identifying themes contributing to these perceptions and experiences, practitioners can learn how to better support students during their preparation process. In this study, Black male students who had recently taken the ACT shared their experiences through reflections and interviews. This thematic phenomenological study sought to answer the following research questions: What are the experiences of Black male students taking the ACT exam? What are the perceptions of Black male students of the ACT exam and its implications on their future? Findings suggest that lack male students desire greater preparation and support from their community in the preparation process. Other findings show that negative feelings about the exam and themselves impact their experience with the test and their beliefs on the exam's impact on their future. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]