Seniors,

Most colleges and universities require applicants to take at least one standardized test (ACT or SAT) for consideration for admission.

You must take either the ACT or the SAT to fulfill graduation requirements. College applications are typically due in January and February (although early deadlines are in November), and so taking these tests by December of your senior year is a good plan – you can always re-test in the spring if you decide to try for a better score.

Review the schedules for the ACT and SAT, select a test date, and register online.  They are only offered on select Saturdays, and they do fill up quickly, so don’t procrastinate. Note that scheduling conflicts can complicate this process. If you are involved in sports, drama, or Mock Trial, carefully review the schedule and select one that works for you.

Fee waivers for lower-income students may be available – see Mrs. Casebolt for details.

SAT registration:  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register 

2026 ACT National Test Dates Schedule
Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date	Late Registration Deadline	Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
September 6, 2025	August 1	August 19	August 29
October 18, 2025	September 12	September 30	October 10
December 13, 2025	November 7	November 24	December 5
February 14, 2026	January 9	January 23	February 6
April 11, 2026	March 6	March 24	April 3
June 13, 2026	May 8	May 29	June 5
July 11, 2026*	June 5	June 24	July 3