College Entrance Testing
ACT/SAT Testing Information
- ACT – Register for the ACT’s and prepare for the exam.
- College Board – Register for the PSAT/SAT/SAT Subject Tests. This site also allows you to prepare for the exams.
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at midnight, Eastern Time.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
Notes about the SAT Subject Tests
- Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date.
- Students cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT during the same test administration.
- Students must indicate which SAT Subject Tests they plan to take when they register for a test. However, they may change which tests they take up to the test date—except for Language with Listening Tests. This applies to center testing only (not school-based testing, which involves specialized materials that may not be available).
- Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 SAT Subject Tests. Students may not use calculators for other SAT Subject Tests and must put them away when not taking a mathematics test.
- The Language with Listening Tests are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can be taken per test date.
- The SAT Subject Tests offered on each test date are subject to change.
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, U.S.A.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance. For the October test, the Sunday date has been shifted to Oct. 14 to avoid conflict with a religious holiday.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
ACT Test Dates
Go to www.actstudent.org to register.
PSAT: Answers to Basic Questions
What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that measures verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematical problem- solving abilities as well as writing skills. It is a timed test consisting of five sections (Two 25-minute Critical Reading sections; Two 25-minute Math sections; One 30-minute Writing Skills section).
Who Should Take the PSAT?
We strongly encourage all high school juniors to take the PSAT; only scores obtained during the junior year qualify for consideration for the National Merit Scholarship. Sophomores may take the test to familiarize themselves with the exam.
What are the Advantages of Taking the PSAT?
The PSAT gives excellent feedback about academic skills to help you get ready for college. It also provides great practice for college bound students planning to take the SAT later in their junior or senior year. When the PSAT is scored, students will receive their test book and answer key. The score report will describe the specific skills or areas that need strengthening and provide suggestions for improvement in order to better prepare students for the SAT. In addition to that, students who score well above the norm may qualify for a National Merit Scholarship.
Additional Info:
Upon registration, students will receive a practice booklet consisting of a full-length practice PSAT and answers. Students will also receive a Student Bulletin that includes more detailed information about the test.
Please visit www.collegeboard.com/psat for more information and stop by the Guidance Office with any questions.