2024 SAT & ACT Testing Dates

Late testing fees, late registration and testing location can be found on the SAT and ACT websites.

College entrance exams are standardized tests designed to assess students' abilities in areas like verbal reasoning, math, analytical skills, and writing. While not required by all colleges/universities,  they can still be valuable for certain scholarship opportunities.

ACT

Test Structure

• English

• Mathematics

• Reading

• Science Reasoning

• Optional Writing Test

Scoring

Subtests range from 1-36

Composite of 4 test scores (1-36)

No penalty for guessing

*Recommended spring of junior year

SAT

Test Structure

• Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing

• Mathematics

• Optional Essay

Scoring

Subtests Score range from 200-800

Possible score ranges from 400-1600

No penalty for guessing.

SAT and ACT Test Prep Resources:

• Sign Up for College Entrance Exams - SAT Reasoning Test  &  ACT

• College Foundation of NC - SAT & ACT Prep and Registration

• SAT Practice and Preparation - College Board

• Number 2 - Free Online Test Prep for SAT and ACT

• PrepFactory - Free Online Test Prep for the SAT and ACT

• Kaplan - College Test Prep

• Princeton Review - College Test Prep