SAT and ACT Information
SENIORS: Colleges may or may not require the SAT or ACT test for the Class of 2024; HOWEVER, students may qualify for scholarships based on certain scores (especially scholarships by the specific university/college), so it may be beneficial to take one and/or the other or to re-take it.
JUNIORS: As part of the new graduation requirements, all juniors will take the SAT on March 5. It is suggested that you take it at least one other time to get your best score.
SAT/ACT Tips
JUNIORS: As part of the new graduation requirements, all juniors will take the SAT on March 5. It is suggested that you take it at least one other time to get your best score.
SAT/ACT Tips
- Students should take it in the Spring/Summer of their junior year and then again at the beginning of their senior year. (NOTE: Check institution deadlines for applications to know how early senior year you need to take it to have scores back to use the scores for admission and/or institution scholarships.)
- Do you need to take either test? Probably...(and it is better to err on the side of caution and take at least one, if you can) some colleges require it for admission (others will take it into consideration), scholarships may require it (especially ones through the university), and if you are a 21st Century Scholar you are required to take it once (you don't have to do well) to meet one of their requirements. 2023-24 will be the FIRST year that the Lilly Scholarship does not require a specific score on the SAT to apply for the scholarship.
- It is suggested that you take it more than once to get your best score. Many colleges and scholarships will take your "super score," or your highest score in each section (no matter when you took the test) to make your total score the highest it could be.
- Register early to avoid paying fees and to get a seat at your preferred location.
- Make sure you use your official name--i.e. Jennifer and not Jen or William and not Will.
- Students receiving free/reduced books are eligible for fee waivers for two tests. To see if you are eligible for a waiver, CLICK HERE. See your school counselor to get your fee waiver.
- For more tips on the actual test, CLICK HERE.
- ACT: The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. It covers English, math and science.
- SAT: The SAT test prioritizes content that reflects the kind of reading and math students will encounter in college and their future work lives. It covers English and math.
SAT-specific Information
Registration for SAT: CLICK HERE
SAT DATES:
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information or to register for the SAT test.
Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Registration Deadlines
Aug 26, 2023 July 28, 2023 August 15, 2023 *Offered at OHS
Oct 7, 2023 Sep 7, 2023 Sep 26, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 Oct 5, 2023 Oct 24, 2023
Dec 2, 2023 Nov 2, 2023 Nov 21, 2023
Mar 9, 2024 (Digital) Feb 23, 2024 Coming soon
May 4, 2024 (Digital) Apr 19, 2024 Coming soon
June 1, 2024 (Digital) May 17, 2024 Coming soon *Offered at OHS
TIPS FOR PRE-TEST DAYS
TIPS FOR POST-TEST DAYS
SAT DATES:
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information or to register for the SAT test.
Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Registration Deadlines
Aug 26, 2023 July 28, 2023 August 15, 2023 *Offered at OHS
Oct 7, 2023 Sep 7, 2023 Sep 26, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 Oct 5, 2023 Oct 24, 2023
Dec 2, 2023 Nov 2, 2023 Nov 21, 2023
Mar 9, 2024 (Digital) Feb 23, 2024 Coming soon
May 4, 2024 (Digital) Apr 19, 2024 Coming soon
June 1, 2024 (Digital) May 17, 2024 Coming soon *Offered at OHS
TIPS FOR PRE-TEST DAYS
- Take practice tests prior to the test so you know what to expect: www.khanacademy.org/sat and www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests.
- SAT Question of the Day is a great way to study in little chunks. CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE
- Print and make copies of your admission tickets and put them in a safe place until test day.
- Put your test dates on a calendar and on your phone calendar.
- Make a test day plan:
- Make sure you know exactly where your test center is and how long it will take to get there. ALWAYS plan to arrive early.
- Confirm you have transportation to and from the test center. Setting up a carpool with responsible friends also testing in that location on that day may be helpful.
- Make sure to bring your admission ticket and an ID that meets College Board requirements.
- Make sure to review the SAT Test Day Checklist prior to the test day.
TIPS FOR POST-TEST DAYS
- Use the score release date as a college planning milestone. Sign in to collegeboard.org and check your scores. Feel free to make an appointment to go over them together.
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE REPORT: CLICK HERE
- Talk with Mrs. Jones about next steps and goals, such as areas they can focus on in their SAT practice if they plan to take the test again.
- Go online the week after the test to send your free score reports to colleges and universities you're applying to. Students using SAT fee waivers can send as many free score reports as they want at any time, even after they've seen their scores.
- Start researching financial aid options. Students who use SAT fee waivers can use CSS Profile to apply for financial aid from participating colleges, for free.
ACT-specific Information
Registration for ACT: CLICK HERE
ACT DATES:
Visit www.actstudent.org for more information or to register for the ACT test.
Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Registration Deadlines
September 9, 2023 August 4 August 18
October 28, 2023 September 22 October 6
December 9, 2023 November 3 November 17
February 10, 2024 January 5 January 19
April 13, 2024 March 8 March 22
June 8, 2024 May 3 May 17
July 13, 2024* June 7 June 21
ACT DATES:
Visit www.actstudent.org for more information or to register for the ACT test.
Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Registration Deadlines
September 9, 2023 August 4 August 18
October 28, 2023 September 22 October 6
December 9, 2023 November 3 November 17
February 10, 2024 January 5 January 19
April 13, 2024 March 8 March 22
June 8, 2024 May 3 May 17
July 13, 2024* June 7 June 21
PSAT Information
PSAT Test Date: October 11, 2023, all 10th and 11th graders will test
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Just by taking the PSAT/NMSQT you have already taken the first step toward college.
I took the test, what’s next? Scores will come back in early December. Then log in to My College QuickStart to:
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Just by taking the PSAT/NMSQT you have already taken the first step toward college.
I took the test, what’s next? Scores will come back in early December. Then log in to My College QuickStart to:
- See correct answers and explanations
- Get a personalized SAT study plan
- Search for colleges
- Explore majors and careers
- Learn about scholarship programs
- Take a personality test
- Use your Online Access Code on the inside of your PSAT report to log in to your personalized site at: www.studentscores.collegeboard.org
- Want to know what your scores mean? CLICK HERE
Practice Tests for PSAT and SAT
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information about the PSAT and SAT tests and college and career planning.
Test Preparation Resources
March2Success: Free web-based test preparation. www.march2success.com
CollegeBoard Practice: CLICK HERE
Test Preparation Resources
March2Success: Free web-based test preparation. www.march2success.com
CollegeBoard Practice: CLICK HERE
ASVAB
ASVAB Test Date: Nov. 16-17, 2022, all 10th graders (Nov. 16) and 11th/12th graders (Nov. 17) who have not received a 31+ to meet the 3rd Grad Pathway bucket will test
The ASVAB measures strengths and potential for future success. You do not “pass” or “fail.” The results represent how well you have developed your skills in addition to your potential for training. Your results provide a measure of your skills and abilities with different scores:
The ASVAB measures strengths and potential for future success. You do not “pass” or “fail.” The results represent how well you have developed your skills in addition to your potential for training. Your results provide a measure of your skills and abilities with different scores:
- Career Exploration Scores--The three Career Exploration Scores are verbal, math, and science/technical skills. Each of these scores is made up of a combination of some of the individual ASVAB tests.
- ASVAB Tests--You receive a score for each subtest that makes up the ASVAB.
- Military Entrance Score/Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)--Participation in the ASVAB CEP does not obligate you to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career. If you are interested in joining the Military it is best to discuss this score with a recruiter. Learn more at www.careersinthemilitary.com.
- Access Code--YourASVAB Summary Results sheet includes an access code you will use to login to www.asvabprogram.com/student.
- PRACTICE TESTING: CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE