ACT Test Dates
Test Dates in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada
2015-2016
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8-21, 2015
October 24,2015 September 18, 2015 Sept 19-Oct 2, 2015
December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7-20, 2015
February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9-15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016
June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016
ACT Test Prep Options
2. Set up a username and password.
3. Click on "Popular Links"
4. Click on "Test Prep- Learning Express Library." Then "Begin"
5. Click on right arrow until you get to college prep center.
6. Click on "college prep center."
7. Click on "prepare for your ACT."
8. You can find here an ACT Test Prep Tutorial and 4 practice tests for each of the main four ACT subtests.
Other ACT Practice Test Websites
SAT Test Dates
Take a look at this year's test dates and be sure to register! The earlier you take it, the more time you have to study and retake it each year to raise your score.
Test Dates for SAT® and SAT Subject Tests™
2015-16
Test Dates U.S./International Late Registration Deadline (U.S. only)
Registration Deadline Paper (postmarked by): Online/Phone
October 3, 2015 September 12 September 26 September 30
November 7, 2015 October 9 October 24 October 28
December 5, 2015 November 6 November 21 November 24
January 23, 2016 December 29 January 9 January 13
March 5, 2016 February 13 February 27 March 3
May 7, 2016 April 6 April 17 April 21
June 4, 2016 May 8 May 22 May 27
PSAT/NMSQT TestThe PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections in three skill areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills. Look below for more detailed information on each of the areas. Testing time totals 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Critical Reading Section
Critical reading questions focus on a student's ability to analyze, evaluate, and think logically about what they read.
Mathematics Section
Mathematics questions call upon the skills students have learned in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Some of the questions are like those in standard math textbooks. Others require students to use math skills in original ways to solve non-routine problems. The ability to reason logically in a variety of situations is tested throughout. Basic geometric formulas are included in the test book for reference because the PSAT/NMSQT emphasizes application, rather than memorization, of this material.
Writing Skills
Writing Skills questions present sentences and paragraphs that contain the kinds of errors students must look for and correct in their own writing. They measure how well students:
To find out more about the PSAT/NMSQT you can go to their website: https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
For more information on test taking strategies and how to prepare for the test click here.
Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT
- Have more specific ACT related questions? Take a look at their website: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html
- Need help getting registered for the ACT? Here is a step by step for online registration.
- Take a look at this year's ACT Prep Guide that will give you great information about test strategies, example questions, and what you can expect.
Test Dates in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada
2015-2016
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8-21, 2015
October 24,2015 September 18, 2015 Sept 19-Oct 2, 2015
December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7-20, 2015
February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9-15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016
June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016
ACT Test Prep Options
- University of Utah ACT Prep Course. Click Here.
- FREE** ONLINE SHMOOP ACT PREP
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2. Set up a username and password.
3. Click on "Popular Links"
4. Click on "Test Prep- Learning Express Library." Then "Begin"
5. Click on right arrow until you get to college prep center.
6. Click on "college prep center."
7. Click on "prepare for your ACT."
8. You can find here an ACT Test Prep Tutorial and 4 practice tests for each of the main four ACT subtests.
- Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs- Opportunity for students 9-11th grade to double their reading speed, make substantial gains in comprehension, and learn study skills. Excellent preparation for the SAT, ACT, and college.
Other ACT Practice Test Websites
- Official ACT Website provides free ACT test tips and prep questions. Click here.
- www.number2.com - free
- www.march2success.com - free
- www.4tests.com - free
- www.petersons.com - free practice tests, book with CD can be purchased for $27.96
- www.testpreppractice.net – free on-line practice tests, includes links to purchase different prep books via amazon.com
- www.kaptest.com - $299 for self-paced, 50+ hours of instruction, 4 proctored ACT practice tests, 6 months access
SAT Test Dates
Take a look at this year's test dates and be sure to register! The earlier you take it, the more time you have to study and retake it each year to raise your score.
Test Dates for SAT® and SAT Subject Tests™
2015-16
Test Dates U.S./International Late Registration Deadline (U.S. only)
Registration Deadline Paper (postmarked by): Online/Phone
October 3, 2015 September 12 September 26 September 30
November 7, 2015 October 9 October 24 October 28
December 5, 2015 November 6 November 21 November 24
January 23, 2016 December 29 January 9 January 13
March 5, 2016 February 13 February 27 March 3
May 7, 2016 April 6 April 17 April 21
June 4, 2016 May 8 May 22 May 27
PSAT/NMSQT TestThe PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections in three skill areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills. Look below for more detailed information on each of the areas. Testing time totals 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Critical Reading Section
Critical reading questions focus on a student's ability to analyze, evaluate, and think logically about what they read.
- Point scale: 20-80
- Timing: Two 25-minute sections
- 48 Questions
- Question types:
- Determining the Meaning of Words: Use vocabulary skills, context, roots, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.
- Author’s Craft: Understand how authors use tone, style, and writing devices such as metaphor and symbolism.
- Reasoning and Inference: Understand assumptions, suggestions, and implications in reading passages and draw informed conclusions.
- Organization and Ideas: Understand the organization of a reading passage, and identify the main and supporting ideas.
- Understanding Literary Elements: Understand literary elements such as plot, setting, and characterization.
Mathematics Section
Mathematics questions call upon the skills students have learned in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Some of the questions are like those in standard math textbooks. Others require students to use math skills in original ways to solve non-routine problems. The ability to reason logically in a variety of situations is tested throughout. Basic geometric formulas are included in the test book for reference because the PSAT/NMSQT emphasizes application, rather than memorization, of this material.
- Point scale: 20-80
- Timing: Two 25-minute sections
- Questions: 38
- Question types:
- Problem Solving: Solve abstract and practical problems by applying and adapting a variety of strategies. Monitor progress and evaluate answers in terms of the questions asked.
- Representation: Use and translate among representations including verbal, numerical, symbolic, and graphical to communicate mathematical ideas and solve problems.
- Reasoning: Develop and use mathematical arguments and proofs to explore the truth of conjectures and justify conclusions.
- Connections: Connect ideas from different areas of mathematics (particularly geometry and algebra) to state or solve abstract or applied problems.
- Communication: Express mathematical ideas precisely and communicate them coherently and clearly in the language and notation of mathematics.
Writing Skills
Writing Skills questions present sentences and paragraphs that contain the kinds of errors students must look for and correct in their own writing. They measure how well students:
- Express ideas effectively in standard written English
- Recognize faults in usage and structure
- Use language with sensitivity to meaning
- Point scale: 20-80
- Timing: One 30-minute section
- Questions: 39
- Question types:
- Manage Word Choice and Grammatical Relationships Between Words: Understand relationships between and among words, including subject–verb agreement, pronoun reference, and verb form and tense.
- Manage Grammatical Structures Used to Modify or Compare: Understand correct use of adjectives or adverbs, comparative structures (such as neither and nor), and phrases used to modify or compare.
- Manage Phrases and Clauses in a Sentence: Use well-formed sentence structures (e.g., parallelism, connectives, and relative clauses) to indicate relationships between and among sentence elements.
- Recognize Correctly Formed Sentences: Recognize correct sentence structure.
- Manage Order and Relationships of Sentences and Paragraphs: Identify how to order the elements of a sentence or paragraph to improve clarity, meaning, and the progression of ideas.
To find out more about the PSAT/NMSQT you can go to their website: https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
For more information on test taking strategies and how to prepare for the test click here.
Benefits of taking the PSAT/NMSQT
- The PSAT/NMSQT assesses reading, math, and writing skills; provides excellent practice for the SAT; and connects students to scholarships and personalized online tools.
- Students in 11th grade may be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program and other programs that use PSAT/NMSQT scores.
- The PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT have the same format and evaluate the same skills. PSAT/NMSQT students also get a custom SAT study plan based on their results.
- After the test, students receive feedback on how ready they are for college and access to tools that help them improve.
- PSAT/NMSQT scores tell students and educators how likely students are to succeed in AP courses and on AP Exams.
- Students get free access to My College QuickStart. Features include an interactive score report, a personality test, major and career suggestions, and a starter list of colleges.
- Students who opt in on test day receive free information about admission and financial aid from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs that are interested in them.
- Sophomores who choose to take the test earlier than their Junior year can qualify for academic scholarships.