The SAT measures readiness for college and is the nation's most widely used college admission test.  Most students take the SAT during the spring of their junior year of high school. Many students choose to take the SAT a second time in the fall of their senior year.     

If you think you qualify for a fee waiver, please contact your counselor. Otherwise, you need a credit card when you register online at collegeboard.org.  Cost is $68.  

  TESTING DATES FOR 2026-2027 SY at KHS
      DATES:                            REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

August 22, 2026           August 11, 2026

September 12, 2026           August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026                   September 18, 2026

November 7, 2026   October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026     November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027     February 19, 2027

May 1, 2027     April 16, 2027

June 5, 2027     May 21, 2027

The ACT is another standardized test that measures college readiness. Scores are used by many colleges and universities to determine admission. 

The cost to take the ACT is $68 for core test or  $72 for core and science and writing. This test is only given at Hilo High or Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Students must register online before the deadline at act.org.

TESTING DATES FOR 2026-2027 SY

September 12, 2026 @ HPA

October 17,2026 @ Hilo High & HPA

December 12, 2026 @ HPA

April 10, 2026 @ Hilo High

There will be a school based ACT in February for the Juniors. More information will be emailed to you later. 

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measure what you're learning in school, determine if you're on track, and open doors for opportunities to prepare and pay for college. As part of the SAT Suite of Assessments, it's designed to help prepare students for the SAT, college, and careers. Historically, students who took the PSAT/NMSQT scored higher on the SAT, on average, than those who didn’t take the test. Scores are used by scholarship programs, including the National Merit® Scholarship Program, to look for eligible students. 

This is the Pre SAT mainly for Juniors, however sophomores can take it as well.  There will probably be a cost involved to the students but that amount  has not yet been determined. Students may sign up in the Transition Center in B-4.

Some community colleges, including all University of Hawai'i Community Colleges, use the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess students' current skills in mathematics, reading, and writing.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a timed, multi-aptitude test. It not only helps determine whether you are a good fit to join the military, but also which service branch you might be best for and even what military jobs you can hold after you finish basic training or boot camp. The better your ASVAB score, the broader your options. The ASVAB is required if students plan to enlist in the military. It can be a helpful tool to determine what careers you might be good at.  

The ASVAB is administered at KHS several times a year. It is recommended to take it in your junior and/or senior year however it is open to take in 10th grade. There is no cost to take this 3 hour exam. Sign up in the Transition Center.

    TESTING DATES FOR 2025-26 SY

Wednesday - September 24, 2025

Wednesday - November 19, 2025

Wednesday - February 25, 2026

Wednesday - April 29, 2026