Testing
See the links below for information about important tests throughout the year including the PSAT, ACT and SAT.
Pre-ACT is given to 9th and 10th grade in the fall.
ACT is offered to 11th grade on-site in the spring, or at testing centers nationwide on the dates below.
PSAT is administered to 11th grade in the fall to determine qualification for National Merit.
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Test Dates, Resources and Registrations
ACT STUDENT REGISTRATION
Upcoming Test Dates (National)
Click here for the most up-to-date information from ACT.org
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| September 19, 2026 | August 14 | September 1 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11 | September 29 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6 | November 29 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22 | February 9 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5 | March 23 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7 | May 25 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4 | June 22 |
Come visit us in the counseling department. We have numerous study aids.
ACT Test Prep: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
This link is to an article about Khan Academy and ACT test prep: https://blog.prepscholar.com/khan-academy-act-prep
- Take practice tests regularly to learn pacing and to get comfortable with the test format. Practice, practice, practice.
- Get a good night sleep the night before the test.
- Eat a healthy breakfast on test day.
- Stay calm and do your best.
Three Moms and a Test
Aim High Test Prep
John Baylor Test Prep
ACT Test Prep
6 STEPS TO SUCCESS
SAT Student Registration
Upcoming Test Dates (national)
Click here for the most up-to-date information from College Board.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18 | September 22 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23 | October 27 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20 | November 24 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19 | February 23 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16 | April 20 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21 | May 25 |