Please be aware of the testing dates in the attached testing timeline and avoid being absent on those days. 

The ACT contains four multiple-choice tests—English, mathematics, reading, and science—and an optional writing test. These tests are designed to measure skills that are most important for success in postsecondary education and that are acquired in secondary education. The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. 

Date(s) of testing: 

• Saturday, September 9, 2023 

• Saturday, October 28, 2023 

• Saturday, December 9, 2023 

• Saturday, February 10, 2024 

• Saturday, April 13, 2024 

• Saturday, June 8, 2024 

• Saturday, July 13, 2024 

Preparing for the ACT Test

The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. The SAT is intended to measure literacy, numeracy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college. 

Saturday Date(s) of testing:

• Saturday, October 7, 2023

• Saturday, November 4, 2023

• Saturday, December 2, 2023

SAT Student Guide and Practice Test 

ACCUPLACER is a computerized placement test used by many colleges and tech schools to assess incoming student's proficiency in reading, writing, English and mathematics. If you plan to take any courses at TCTC, you will need a certain score on the ACCUPLACER. This is a great, FREE opportunity to take this placement test.  

Date(s) of Testing: 

• September 26-29th 2023

Tri County Technical College's Accuplacer Information Video

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult's strengths and potential for success in military training. Click here for ASVAB practice questions.

Date(s) of testing: TBA

The PSAT provides great practice for the SAT®.  The PSAT is administered to all sophomores on campus for FREE.

The PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an important step for juniors along your path to college.  It offers you the opportunity to qualify for scholarships that can help pay for college.  Juniors will need to register and pay for testing on campus.

Date(s) of testing: 

• Tuesday, October 10, 2023 administered on campus for all sophmores and any juniors who have registered

• Tuesday, October 24, 2023 make up administration

The WIN Test is a workforce education and development tool that shows employers your skill level and workplace potential. Areas tested are Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. All juniors at Westside are required to take the WIN Test and no registration is required.

Date(s) of testing:

• October 28-29, 2025 for Senior retakes

• March 24-25, 2026 for 11th Grade