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ACT vs. SAT
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.
Fall registration opens to all students on Monday, July 27th at 12:01 am ET.
2020/2021 ACT Testing Dates |
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Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Deadline with Late fee | TIR? | |
September 12, 2020 | REVISED August 31, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
September 13, 2020 – NEW DATE | REVISED August 31, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
September 19, 2020 – NEW DATE | REVISED August 31, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
October 10, 2020 – NEW DATE | REVISED October 5, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
October 17, 2020 – NEW DATE | REVISED October 5, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
October 24, 2020 | REVISED October 5, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
October 25, 2020 – NEW DATE | REVISED October 5, 2020 | No late fee | No | |
December 12, 2020 | REVISED November 20, 2020 | No late fee | Yes | |
February 6, 2021 | REVISED January 15, 2021 | No late fee | No | |
April 17, 2021 | March 12, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | Yes | |
June 12, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Yes | |
July 17, 2021 | June 18, 2021 | June 25, 2021 | No |
Changes coming in 2020 (or 2021)…
ACT announced they will postpone the introduction of individual section retesting until 2021. ACT hopes to have remote proctoring (or taking an online exam at home) late fall/early winter. Taking an online test at a test site will be postponed in order to provide as many seats as possible at testing facilities. Click here for their announcement.
At The Core’s ACT “Tips”
How do I prepare?
- ACT Test Preparation includes sample questions, question of the day for practice, test taking tips, and descriptions of each test section
- ACT Academy for free personalized ACT practice
- Visit our Friends of At The Core page for our preferred tutors.
SAT
How do I register? Click here for registration.
Fall registration is now open to all students. The College Board has indicated they will add a January 2021 date if there is demand for one. Click for College Board update page.
2020/2021 SAT Testing Dates |
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Test Dates | Registration Deadline | Online Deadline with Late Fee | QAS? | |
August 29, 2020 | July 31, 2020 | August 18, 2020 | No | |
September 26, 2020 – NEW DATE* | August 26, 2020 | September 15, 2020 | No | |
October 3, 2020 | September 4, 2020 | September 22, 2020 | Yes | |
November 7, 2020 | October 7, 2020 | October 27, 2020 | No | |
December 5, 2020 | November 5, 2020 | November 24, 2020 | No | |
March 13, 2021 | February 12, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | Yes | |
May 8, 2021 | April 8, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | Yes | |
June 5, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | No |
* September 2020 date added as a result of COVID-19 cancellations.
SAT Subject Tests
What are they?
SAT Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests. They can demonstrate your knowledge or be used for course placement.
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).
At The Core’s PSAT/NMSQT “Tips”
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“Test Optional” Movement/Fair Test Colleges
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