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Notice to Juniors: You will be taking ACT exam in school, on February 24, 2026. No registration needed. You will be registered to take the test as long as you are classified as grade 11 in Infinite Campus.
Notice to Juniors: You will be taking ACT exam in school, on February 24, 2026. No registration needed. You will be registered to take the test as long as you are classified as grade 11 in Infinite Campus.
FOR FALL 2026 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Some colleges no longer require SAT or ACT test scores for admissions. This means that they WILL NOT consider test scores when evaluating applications. Make sure to check the college's website for requirements.
FOR FALL 2026 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Some colleges no longer require SAT or ACT test scores for admissions. This means that they WILL NOT consider test scores when evaluating applications. Make sure to check the college's website for requirements.
The SAT & ACT are two College Entrance Exams. National test dates are set each year and students take the exam on a Saturday at a certified testing center. There are numerous centers located across the Island of Oahu and students can select which center they prefer to test at. Each test date has a regular and late registration deadline. Registering late comes with an additional late fee. All testing sites have limited seating and are on a first come, first serve basis. Please refer to the SAT & ACT websites below for more information.
The SAT & ACT are two College Entrance Exams. National test dates are set each year and students take the exam on a Saturday at a certified testing center. There are numerous centers located across the Island of Oahu and students can select which center they prefer to test at. Each test date has a regular and late registration deadline. Registering late comes with an additional late fee. All testing sites have limited seating and are on a first come, first serve basis. Please refer to the SAT & ACT websites below for more information.
If you qualify for Free/Reduced lunch, you may qualify for a SAT and ACT fee waiver. Students who qualify will be able to take two (2) SAT , sit for two(2) SAT subject exams, and four (4) ACT exams for free.
If you qualify for Free/Reduced lunch, you may qualify for a SAT and ACT fee waiver. Students who qualify will be able to take two (2) SAT , sit for two(2) SAT subject exams, and four (4) ACT exams for free.
Please see FEE WAIVER information below to submit a request for a fee waiver code.
Please see FEE WAIVER information below to submit a request for a fee waiver code.
JUNIORS who took the PSAT exam and qualified for a fee waiver will find two(2) fee waivers for the SAT in their Collegeboard account.
JUNIORS who took the PSAT exam and qualified for a fee waiver will find two(2) fee waivers for the SAT in their Collegeboard account.
SAT Fee Waiver
SAT Fee Waiver
Do you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?
Do you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?
If you believe you may qualify for free or reduced lunch, even though you DO NOT eat school lunches, your are encouraged to apply! You must re-apply every year! You can do so at:
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
You may be eligible for the following:
ACT & SAT fee waiver
College application fee waiver
AP exam reduced fee
NCAA Clearinghouse application fee waiver
If you are not sure, please check with Mrs. Inaba in the College and Career Center to see if you qualify!
Request a Fee Waiver HERE
WHICH EXAM SHOULD I TAKE? SAT VS. ACT
WHICH EXAM SHOULD I TAKE? SAT VS. ACT
March 2 Success
March 2 Success
REE online resource hub, designed to empower users to boost your performance on critical standardized tests. Whether you're gearing up for state exit exams, college entrance exams, or the ASVAB military entrance test, we've got you covered.
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PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it's more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it's more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.
The PSAT is scheduled for October 17, 2025. Sign up in the College & Career Center during recess and after school. Limited testing spots are still available. Juniors will be given priority. Should there be space available, students in grades 9 & 10 will be accommodated. You must be a student at McKinley High School in order to test.
The PSAT is scheduled for October 17, 2025. Sign up in the College & Career Center during recess and after school. Limited testing spots are still available. Juniors will be given priority. Should there be space available, students in grades 9 & 10 will be accommodated. You must be a student at McKinley High School in order to test.
Cost to take the test is $15.
Cost to take the test is $15.
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