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ACT vs. SAT
The Differences
Which test is right for my student? Both the ACT and the SAT have undergone changes to their test format resulting in the tests becoming more similar; however, some differences still exist:
ACT
How do I register? Click here for registration.
2023/2024 ACT Testing Dates |
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Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Deadline with Late fee | TIR? | |
September 9, 2023 | August 4, 2023 | August 18, 2023 | Yes | |
October 28, 2023 | September 22, 2023 | October 6, 2023 | No | |
December 9, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | November 17, 2023 | No | |
February 10, 2024 | January 5, 2024 | January 19, 2024 | No | |
April 13, 2024 | March 8, 2024 | March 22, 2024 | Yes | |
June 8, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Yes | |
July 13, 2024 (except NY) | June 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | No |
SAT
How do I register? Click here for registration.
2023/2024 SAT Testing Dates
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Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Online Deadline with Late Fee | QAS? | |
August 26, 2023 | July 28, 2023 | August 15, 2023 | No | |
October 7, 2023 | September 7, 2023 | September 26, 2023 | Yes | |
November 4, 2023 | October 5, 2023 | October 24, 2023 | No | |
December 2, 2023 | November 2, 2023 | November 21, 2023 | No | |
March 9, 2024 DIGITAL | February 23, 2024 | February 27, 2024 | N/A | |
May 4, 2024 DIGITAL | April 19, 2024 | April 23, 2024 | N/A | |
June 1, 2024 DIGITAL | May 16, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | N/A |
* Students taking the digital SAT who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.
SAT Subject Tests
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT & National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test
What is it?
The PSAT/NMSQT is used to both practice for the SAT and to qualify for the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
How do I register? The testing is done through your home high school in October of your junior year (some have option of taking it in their sophomore year for practice).
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“Test Optional” Movement/Fair Test Colleges
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